To update the material incorporated by reference to comply with the requirements in chapter 2012-64, L.O.F., and to amend the items that are required to be submitted with each application.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Council of Medical Physicists

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B23-2.001: Documentation for Licensure
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update the material incorporated by reference to comply with the requirements in chapter 2012-64, L.O.F., and to amend the items that are required to be submitted with each application.
SUMMARY: The rule is updated to reflect the current application form for medical physicists and to remove the requirement that applicants submit a passport style photograph with the application submission.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: This rulemaking updates application questions and removes requirements for application submission. This rulemaking will not have an adverse impact or regulatory costs in excess of $1 million within five years as established in s.120.541(2)(a), F.S.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.004, 456.013, 483.901(6)(b) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 483.901(6)(b) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B23-2.001 Documentation for Licensure.

Each applicant for licensure shall make application on incorporated by reference Form DH 1274 (effective 6/2012 10/1/2009), Application for Licensure as a Medical Physicist, which is available from the department at www.FLHealthSource.com, or online at                                                                  , or by calling [phone]. The following items must be submitted with each application:

(1) One passport style photograph of applicant taken within the last six months;

(1)(2) Official documentation of board certification;

(2)(3) Licensure verification sent directly from the agency that issued the license; and

(3)(4) Proof of completion of a two (2) hour course relating to the prevention of medical errors pursuant to the requirements of Section 456.013, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 456.004, 456.013, 483.901(6)(b) FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 483.901(6)(b) FS. History–New 6-10-99, Amended 8-21-02, 5-10-09, 12-28-09,               .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Bruce Deterding
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: John H. Armstrong, M.D., FACS, State Surgeon General
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 21, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 6, 2012