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

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 is to ensure that medical records are retained during the period of the statute of limitation.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule changes the retention schedule for medical records from two years to seven years.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board has determined that the proposed rule amendments will not have an impact on small business.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.057(16), 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.057(16), 468.802 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE 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________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 13, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: April 3, 2009