The Board proposes the rule amendments to remove auditing of licensee continuing education requirements, add continuing education credit for preceptor, and increase credits for pro bono services.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B8-45.001General Requirements

64B8-45.002Continuing Education Approval

64B8-45.005Performance of Pro Bono Services

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendments to remove auditing of licensee continuing education requirements, add continuing education credit for preceptor, and increase credits for pro bono services.
SUMMARY: Continuing education auditing and credit hours.

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: 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 Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.
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: 456.013(7), (8), (9); 468.507 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), (8), (9); 468.514; 468.515 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0797

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B8-45.001 General Requirements.

(1) As a condition of biennial licensure renewal all licensees shall complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of continuing education in dietetics and nutrition practice within the twenty-four (24) month period prior to the expiration date of the license, of which no more than ten (10) hours may be in management, risk management, personal growth, and educational techniques. Up to twenty (20) hours of credit shall be accepted per biennium for approved home study courses. Those persons certified for licensure in the second half of the biennium are exempt from the continuing education requirements for that biennium. One hour of continuing education equals a minimum of fifty (50) minutes of instruction.

(2) through (3) No change.

(4) The licensee shall retain for 4 years certificates of attendance or other records to document the completion of the continuing education requirement. The Council will audit at random a number of licensees as is necessary to assure that the continuing education requirements are met.

(5) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), (8), (9), 468.507 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), (8), (9), 468.514, 468.515 FS. History–New 12-5-90, Amended 1-1-92, 9-24-92, 5-6-93, Formerly 21M-51.001, Amended 9-28-93, Formerly 61F6-51.001, Amended 1-2-95, 11-12-95, Formerly 59R-45.001, Amended 9-26-01, 3-4-02, 3-24-03, 4-30-06, 7-8-09, 2-3-10,_________.

 

64B8-45.002 Continuing Education Approval.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) A preceptor may earn 2 hours of continuing education credit for each 100 hours of supervised practice experience, up to a maximum of 8 hours per biennium. To be eligible for the credit, the preceptor must participate as the primary preceptor for a potential licensee. The primary preceptor is expected to maintain documentation of the persons trained, number of hours supervised, subject matter, and dates of training.

(4)(3) Acceptable subject matter for continuing education programs include:

(a) through (f) No change.

(5)(4) Nonacceptable subject matter for continuing education programs include:

(a) through (f) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), (8), (9), 468.507 FS. Law Implemented 468.514, 468.515 FS. History–New 12-5-90, Amended 1-1-92, 9-24-92, Formerly 21M-51.002, Amended 11-4-93, Formerly 61F6-51.002, Amended 12-28-94, 11-12-95, Formerly 59R-45.002, Amended 9-26-01, 5-22-06,7-8-09,________.

 

64B8-45.005 Performance of Pro Bono Services.

(1) Up to six (6) four hours per biennium of continuing education credit may be fulfilled by the performance of pro bono services to the indigent as provided in Section 456.013(9), F.S., or to underserved populations, or in areas of critical need within the state where the licensee practices.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(9), 468.507 FS. Law Implemented 468.514, 456.013(9) FS. History–New 9-28-93, Amended 2-8-94, Formerly 61F6-51.005, 59R-45.005, Amended 9-26-01, 12-23-01,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dietetics and Nutrition Practices Council

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Medicine

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 5, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: Aprill 22, 2013