Vanessa A. Reynolds, Esq. on behalf of Michael A. Maranto; whether apnea testing falls within the scope of licensure for a respiratory therapist, and whether Petitioner can perform apnea testing without violating sections 456.072(1) and 468.365(1), ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Respiratory Care

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Board of Respiratory Care has received the petition for declaratory statement from Vanessa A. Reynolds, Esq. on behalf of Michael A. Maranto. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Chapters 456.072(1), 468.352, and 468.365(1), Florida Statutes, and subsection 64B32-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code, as it applies to the petitioner: whether apnea testing falls within the scope of licensure for a respiratory therapist, and whether petitioner can perform apnea testing without violating subsections 456.072(1) and 468.365(1), Florida Statutes, which could subject the petitioner to sanctions against his license. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Respiratory Care, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255 or at [e-mail].