The rule amendment proposes to delete “intern” from the standards of practice rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B14-7.001Standards of Practice

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule amendment proposes to delete “intern” from the standards of practice rule.

SUMMARY: To remove intern from the rule text.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 468.802 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.063(1), 456.072(1)(o), (u), 468.802, 468.808 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: Ashley Irving, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, or by email at [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B14-7.001 Standards of Practice.

(1) Pursuant to a licensed physician’s written prescription, the orthotist, prosthetist, resident, intern, pedorthist orthotic fitter or orthotic fitter assistant shall assume the responsibility for assessing the patient, planning the patient’s treatment plan, and directing the program. No licensee shall implement a prescription that, in the licensee’s judgment, is contraindicated. No change shall be made in the prescription without the authorization of the prescribing physician.

(2) through (5) No change

Rulemaking Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.063(1), 456.072(1)(o), (u), 468.802, 468.808 FS. History–New 7-1-98, Amended 10-24-04, 1-16-06, 4-12-10,                  .

 

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: May 6, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 19, 2022