Definitions, Neonatal Interfacility Transfers

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Emergency Medical Operations

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64J-1.001: Definitions
64J-1.006: Neonatal Interfacility Transfers

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 35 No. 26, July 2, 2009 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services submitted a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC). A summary of the SERC reads as follows:

·         The 200 or more Emergency Medical Ambulance Services currently authorized to perform Neonatal Transports will be required to comply with the rules.

·         The only costs to be incurred by the Department are rulemaking costs. No effect on state or local revenue is expected.

·         The proposed change will impact 100-499 small businesses. No small county or city will be impacted by the rule.

·         The costs to be incurred by individuals and entities required to comply with the rules will either remain the same or be reduced.

·         The costs to be incurred on small businesses required to comply with the rules will either remain the same or be reduced.

The foregoing change does not affect the substance of the Notice. The person to be contacted regarding the above change is: Lisa Walker, Government Analyst II, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-18, Tallahassee, FL 32399, phone: [phone], ext. *2733, email: [e-mail].