Declaratory Statement filed on March 20, 2007 on behalf of Linda Larionne, LPN. The Petitioner seeks the Board=s interpretation of an application governed by the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Medical Quality Assurance

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 20, 2007, the Board of Nursing, received a petition for Declaratory Statement filed on March 20, 2007 on behalf of Linda Larionne, LPN. The Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of an application governed by the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement determining under the provisions of Section 464.003, F.S., entitled “Definitions,” whether it is within the scope of practice for an LPN to perform telephonic prior authorization for outpatient radiology procedures such as MRI, CT and Pet scans.

This petition will be considered at the April 11, 2007 meeting of the Board.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Rick Garcia, Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259.