The Board proposes this rule amendment to incorporate in the definition of “direct supervision” the generally accepted standard of the boards regulating health care professionals.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Massage

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B7-29.001: Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to incorporate in the definition of “direct supervision” the generally accepted standard of the boards regulating health care professionals.

Summary: This rule amendment is to incorporate in the definition of “direct supervision” the generally accepted standard of the boards regulating health care professionals.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS:

During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 480.035(7), 480.041(4)(b) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 480.041(4)(b) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B7-29.001 Definitions.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) “Direct supervision” means the presence on the premises of the qualified massage establishment of the sponsoring massage therapist while an apprentice is participating in the apprentice program control, direction, instruction and regulation of an apprentice at a “qualified massage establishment” during the working hours of the establishment.

(5) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 480.035(7), 480.041(4)(b) FS. Law Implemented 480.041(4)(b) FS. History–New 11-27-79, Amended 12-18-84, Formerly 21L-29.01, Amended 4-7-86, 12-22-92, Formerly 21L-29.001, 61G11-29.001, Amended 10-27-99,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

DATE OF PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 19, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 10, 2011