The proposed rule and amendments to the existing rule provide disciplinary guidelines for telehealth providers and health care providers who approve emotional support animals.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B14-7.003Disciplinary Guidelines

64B14-7.0035Out-of-State Telehealth Discipline

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule and amendments to the existing rule provide disciplinary guidelines for telehealth providers and health care providers who approve emotional support animals.

SUMMARY: To update and add rule language.

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: 456.072(4), 456.079(1), 456.47(4), 456.47(7), 468.802 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.072, 456.079(2), 456.47(4), 468.811 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: Janet Hartman, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B14-7.003 Disciplinary Guidelines.

(1) Purpose. The Board provides within this rule, disciplinary guidelines which shall be imposed upon applicants or licensees whom it regulates under Chapter 468, Part XIV, F.S., or a telehealth provider registered under section 456.47(4), F.S.. The purpose of this rule is to notify applicants, licensees of the ranges of penalties which will routinely be imposed unless the Board finds it necessary to deviate from the guidelines for the stated reasons given within this rule. Each range includes the lowest and highest penalty and all penalties falling in between. The purposes of the imposition of discipline are to penalize punish the applicants or licensees for violation and to deter them from future violations; to offer opportunities for rehabilitation, when appropriate; and to deter other applicants or licensees from violations.

(2) Violations and Ranges of Penalties. In imposing discipline upon applicants and licensees, in proceedings pursuant to Sections 120.57(1) and 120.57(2), F.S., the Board shall act in accordance with the following disciplinary guidelines and shall impose a penalty within the range corresponding to the violations set forth below. The verbal identification of offenses are descriptive only; the full language of each statutory provision cited must be consulted in order to determine the conduct included.

VIOLATION	PENALTY RANGE MINIMUM	PENALTY RANGE MAXIMUM
(a) Attempting to obtain a license, or certificate, or registration by bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation or through an error of the Department or the Board. (Sections 468.811(1)(a), 456.072(1)(h), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	Denial/revocation with ability to reapply and $10,000 fine.
Second Offense	Revocation with ability to reapply and $10,000 fine.	Revocation with no ability to reapply and $10,000 fine.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Denial/revocation	Denial/revocation
Second Offense	Revocation	Revocation
(b) Action taken against license by another jurisdiction. (Sections 468.811(1)(b) and 456.072(1)(f), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Imposition of discipline which would have been imposed if the violation occurred in Florida	Suspension or denial until the license is unencumbered in the jurisdiction in which action was originally taken
Second Offense	Imposition of discipline which would have been imposed if the violation occurred in Florida	Revocation
(c) Being convicted or found guilty of or pleading nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, in any jurisdiction, a crime that directly relates to practice or ability to practice the licensee’s profession. (Sections 468.811(1)(c), and 456.072(1)(c), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan	Denial/revocation of registration
Second Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(d) Filing a false report or failing to file a report as required; willfully impeding or obstructing such filing; or inducing another person to impede or obstruct such filing. (Sections 468.811(1)(d), and 456.072(1)(l), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	6 months suspension of registration and 1 year probation with conditions
Second Offense	18 months suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
Third Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(e) Fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading advertising. (Section 468.811(1)(e), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Reprimand	6 months suspension of registration
Second Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(f) Intentionally violating any rule adopted by the Board or the department as appropriate. (Sections 468.811(1)(j), and 456.072(1)(b), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	18 months suspension with corrective action plan	3 years suspension with corrective action plan
Second Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan	5 years suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	6 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(g) Kickbacks or split fee arrangements. (Sections 468.811(1)(j), and 456.054, F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	18 months suspension with a corrective action plan	Denial/revocation of registration
Second Offense	3 years suspension with a corrective action plan	Revocation of registration
Third Offense	5 years suspension with a corrective action plan	Revocation of registration
(h) Making misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representations in or related to the practice of the licensee’s profession. (Sections 468.811(1)(k), and 468.809, 456.072(1)(a), (m), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	2 years suspension with corrective action
Second Offense	4 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(i) Practicing orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics with a delinquent license. (Sections 456.036, and 468.811(i), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	2 years suspension with corrective action plan	4 years suspension with corrective action plan
Second Offense	Revocation	Revocation
(j) Failure to notify the Board of the licensee’s current mailing address and place of practice. (Sections 456.035(1), and 468.811(i), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	Reprimand and $100 fine.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
Second Offense	Reprimand	3 months suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	3 months suspension with corrective action plan	6 months suspension with corrective action plan
(k) Violation of an order of the board, agency, or department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing, or failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the board, agency, or department. (Sections 468.811(1)(f), (j), and 456.072(1)(q), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Suspension of registration until law, rule, order, or subpoena is in compliance	Revocation
Second Offense	18 months suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(l) Practicing with a revoked license. (Section 468.811(1)(g), F.S.)
First Offense	Referral to state attorney for prosecution and denial of all future applications for relicensure.	Referral to state attorney for prosecution, denial of all future applications for relicensure and $5,000 fine.
Second Offense	Referral to state attorney for prosecution and denial of all future applications for relicensure and $5,000 fine.	Referral to state attorney for prosecution, denial of all future applications for applications for $10,000 fine.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Referral to state attorney for prosecution	Referral to state attorney for prosecution
Second Offense	Referral to state attorney for prosecution	Referral to state attorney for prosecution
(m) Practicing with a suspended license. (Section 468.811(1)(g), F.S.)
First Offense	Additional suspension period and $5,000 fine.	Additional suspension period and $7,500 fine.
Second Offense	Additional suspension period and $7,500 fine.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Additional suspension period	Additional suspension period
Second Offense	Additional suspension period	Revocation
(n) Practicing with an inactive license or registration. (Section 468.811(1)(g), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Suspension until to reactivation of license and registration	Suspension reactivation of license and registration
Second Offense	Suspension until reactivation of license and registration	Suspension until reactivation of license and registration
(o) Malpractice. (Section 468.811(1)(h), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	1 year suspension, 2 years probation with conditions, continuing education and $5,000 fine	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan, continuing education	3 years suspension with corrective action plan, continuing education.
Second Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan, continuing education	Revocation
(p) Having been found liable in a civil proceeding for knowingly filing a false report or complaint with the department against another licensee. (Section 456.072(1)(g), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	18 months suspension with corrective action plan
Second Offense	18  months suspension with corrective action plan	3 years suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(q) Failure to report another licensee in violation. (Section 456.072(1)(i), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Reprimand	Reprimand
Second Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan	1 year suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	2 years suspension with corrective action plan
(r) Assisting, procuring, employing, or advising any unlicensed person or entity to practice. (Section 456.072(1)(j), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan.	18 months suspension with corrective action plan.
Second Offense	18 months suspension with corrective action plan.	3 years suspension with corrective action plan.
Third Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan.	Revocation
(s) Failure to perform any statutory or legal obligation. (Section 456.072(1)(k), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Reprimand	Reprimand
Second Offense	Reprimand	6 months probation with corrective action plan
Third Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan	1 year suspension with corrective action plan
(t) Exercising influence on a patient for financial gain. (Section 456.072(1)(n), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	3 years suspension with corrective action plan
Second Offense	Revocation of registration	Revocation
(u) Practicing, offering to practice, beyond the scope permitted by law or accepting and performing professional responsibilities the registrant knows, or has reason to know, the registrant is not competent to perform. (Sections 456.072(1)(o), and 468.811(1)(l), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan including refund of fees billed and collected	1 year suspension with corrective action plan or denial/revocation
Second Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan.	2 years suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	2 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(v) Failure to provide written notice of any applicable warranty for an orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device that is provided to any patient. (Section 468.811(1)(i), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Reprimand	Reprimand
Second Offense	Reprimand	6 months suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan	1 year suspension with corrective action plan
(w) Delegating or contracting for the performance of professional responsibilities by a person when the registrant delegating or contracting for performance of such responsibilities knows, or has reason to know, such person is not qualified by training, experience, and authorization when required to perform them. (Section 456.072(1)(p), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	18 months suspension with a corrective action plan
Second Offense	18 months suspension with corrective action plan	3 years suspension with a corrective action plan
Third Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(x) Improperly interfering with an investigation or inspection authorized by statute, or with a disciplinary proceeding. (Section 456.072(1)(r), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	1 year suspension, 2 years probation with conditions and $2,000 fine.
Third Offense	1 year suspension, 2 years probation with conditions and $2,000 fine.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan	18 months suspension with corrective action plan
Second Offense	18 months suspension with corrective action plan	3 years suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(y) Engaging or attempting to engage in sexual misconduct as defined and prohibited in Section 456.063(1), F.S. (Section 456.072(1)(v), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	5 years suspension with corrective action plan	Denial/revocation of registration
Second Offense	Revocation of registration	Revocation
(z) Failure to report to the Board before October 1, 1999, any convictions, findings of guilt, or pleas of nolo contendere entered before July 1, 1999, that have not previously been reported. (Section 456.072(1)(x), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Reprimand	6 months suspension with corrective action plan
Second Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan	1 year suspension with corrective action plan
Third Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(aa) Being convicted or found guilty of or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to the practice of or ability to practice a licensee’s profession. (Sections 468.811(1)(b), and 456.072(1)(c), F.S.
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	6 months suspension with corrective action plan	Denial/revocation of registration
Second Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(bb) Making deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in or related to the practice of a profession or employing a trick or scheme in or related to the practice of a profession. (Section 456.072(1)(m), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension with corrective action plan	2 years suspension with corrective action plan
Second Offense	2 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
Third Offense	4 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
(cc) Failing to report to the board within 30 days after the licensee has been convicted or found guilty of, or entered into a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction. (Section 456.072(1)(x), F.S.)
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Reprimand.	6 months suspension of registration, 1 year probation with conditions.
Second Offense	18 months suspension with corrective action plan.	3 years suspension with corrective action plan.
Third Offense	3 years suspension with corrective action plan.	Revocation
(dd) Using information about people involved in motor vehicle accidents which has been derived from accident reports made by law enforcement officers for solicitation of the people involved in the accidents. (Section 456.072(1)(y), F.S.
First Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Second Offense	No Change.	No Change.
Third Offense	No Change.	No Change.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Letter of Concern	Letter of Concern
Second Offense	Reprimand	Reprimand
Third Offense	Reprimand	6 months suspension with corrective action plan
(ee) Being terminated from an impaired practitioner treatment program for failure to comply with terms of contract or for not successfully completing any drug-treatment or alcohol-treatment program. (Section 456.072(1)(hh), F.S.)
First Offense	Suspension until the licensee is able to demonstrate his/her ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by up to 5 years probation with conditions.	No Change.
Second or Subsequent Offense	Suspension until the licensee is able to demonstrate his/her ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by up to 5 years probation with conditions, or revocation, and up to $2,000 fine.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Suspension of registration until the licensee is able to demonstrate ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by up to a 5 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
Second or Subsequent Offense	Suspension of registration until the licensee is able to demonstrate ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by up to a 5 years suspension with corrective action plan or revocation.
(ff) Being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any misdemeanor or felony, regardless of adjudication, under 18 U.S.C. s. 669, ss. 285-287, s. 371, s. 1001, s. 1035, s. 1341, s. 1343, s. 1347, s. 1349, or s. 1518, or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1320a-7b relating to the Medicaid program. (Section 456.072(1)(ii), F.S.)
First Offense	Revocation/Denial or in the case of application for licensure, denial of license.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Revocation/Denial of registration
(gg) Failing to remit the sum owed to the state for an overpayment from the Medicaid program pursuant to a final order, judgment, or stipulation or settlement. (Section 456.072(1)(jj), F.S.)
First Offense	Revocation/Denial or in the case of application for licensure, denial of license.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Revocation/Denial of registration
(hh) Being terminated from the state Medicaid program pursuant to Section 409.913, F.S., any other state Medicaid program, or the federal Medicare program, unless eligibility to participate in the program from which the practitioner was terminated has been restored. (Section 456.072(1)(kk), F.S.)
First Offense	Revocation/Denial or in the case of application for licensure, denial of license.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Revocation/Denial of registration
(ii) Being convicted of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any misdemeanor or felony, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to health care fraud. (Section 456.072(1)(ll), F.S.)
First Offense	Revocation/Denial and $10,000 fine or in the case of application for licensure, denial of license and $10,000 fine.
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	Revocation/Denial of registration

 

(jj) Providing information, including written documentation, indicating that a person’s need for an emotional support animal under s.760.27 without personal knowledge of the person’s disability or disability-related need for the specific emotional support animal. (Section 456.072(1)(pp), F.S.
First Offense	1 year suspension	1 year suspenion with corrective action plan
Second or Subsequent Offense	2 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation
TELEHEALTH REGISTRANTS
First Offense	1 year suspension	1 year suspension with a corrective action plan
Second or Subsequent Offense	2 years suspension with corrective action plan	Revocation

 

(3) The Board shall take into consideration the following factors in determining whether to go outside of the disciplinary guidelines and the appropriate discipline to be imposed outside of the disciplinary guidelines:

(a) The danger to the public;

(b) The actual damage, physical or otherwise, to specific patients;

(c) The length of time since the date of the last violation(s);

(d) The length of time the licensee has practiced the his or her profession;

(e) Prior discipline imposed on the licensee;

(f) The deterrent effect of the penalty imposed;

(g) The effect of the penalty upon the licensee;

(h) Efforts by the licensee toward rehabilitation;

(i) Attempts by the licensee to correct or stop violations;

(j) Other conditions as appropriate.

(j) Negligent actions resulting in financial harm to the patient.

(k) Vulnerability of the patient due to age, illness, or disability.

(4) Whenever the Board, in any proceeding, imposes a fine, costs, or orders repayment of any monies, unless a longer period of time is stated in the order imposing the obligation, the money shall be paid within 30 days of the date of the order that imposes the obligation.

Rulemaking Authority 456.072(4), 456.079(1), 456.47(7), 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.072, 456.079(2), 456.47, 468.811, 760.27 FS. History–New 7-1-98, Amended 9-17-00, 7-5-06, 7-6-10, 10-4-17,_______________.

 

64B14-7.0035 Out-of-State Telehealth Discipline

(1) The following disciplinary guidelines shall be followed by the board in imposing disciplinary penalties upon out-of-state telehealth providers registered pursuant to section 456.47(4), F.S., for violation of the below mentioned statutes and rules. For the purposes of this rule, the descriptions of the violations are abbreviated, and the full statute or rule cited should be consulted to determine the prohibited conduct.

VIOLATION	PENALTY RANGE
	FIRST VIOLATION	SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS
(a) Fails to notify the Board of any adverse actions taken against his or her license. (Section 456.47(4)(i), F.S.);	Letter of Concern to suspension and a corrective action plan	Suspension and a corrective action plan to revocation
(b) Has restrictions placed on or disciplinary action taken against his or her license in any state or jurisdiction. (Section 456.47(4)(i), F.S.)	Letter of concern to revocation as closely as possible to same penalty as imposed in another jurisdiction	Letter of concern to revocation as closely as possible to same penalty as imposed in another jurisdiction to revocation
(c) Violates any of the requirements of section 456.47, F.S. (Section 456.47(4)(i), F.S.)	Letter of Concern to suspension and a corrective action plan	Suspension and a corrective action plan to revocation
(d) Commits any act that constitutes rounds for disciplinary action under s. 456.072(1), or s. 484.056, F.S.	As stated in rule 64B14-7.003(2)F.A.C.	As stated in rule 64B14-7.003(2), F.A.C.

(2) The range of disciplinary action for registered out-of-state telehealth providers shall be, in ascending order of severity: letter of concern, reprimand, suspension, and revocation.

(3) A suspension may be for a definite term or may be accompanied by a corrective action plan, as stated in rule 64B14-7.003(1), F.A.C.

(4) A suspension for a definite term may be terminated early only upon approval of the Board.  A suspension accompanied by a corrective action plan may be lifted upon successful compliance with the corrective action or otherwise determined by the Board.

(5) A “corrective action plan” must accompany a suspension and includes rehabilitative provisions established by the Board which are narrowly tailored to address the conduct which resulted in the underlying disciplinary violations. In order to satisfy a corrective action plan, the Registrant must provide proof of successful completion of all provisions to the Board.  A corrective action plan may follow a suspension for a definite term and require continued suspension until successful compliance with the corrective action plan. Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted as restricting the Board’s ability to impose a suspension for a definite term absent or accompanied by a corrective action plan.

 

Rulemaking Authority 456.47(4), 456.47(7), FS. Law Implemented 456.47(4), FS. History–New ___________.

 

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 23, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 4, 2021 and June 17, 2021