The purpose of this rule development is to ensure that medical records are retained during the period of the statute of limitations.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-7.002: Patient Records
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to ensure that medical records are retained during the period of the statute of limitations.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Patient Records.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.057(16), 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.057(16), 468.802 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B14-7.002 Patient Records.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) The licensee shall retain the patient record for at least seven two years from the date of last entry, unless otherwise provided by law.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.057(16), 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.057(16), 468.802 FS. History–New 7-1-98, Amended _________.