The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for pediatric conscious sedation.  


  • RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
    64B5-14.010: Pediatric Conscious Sedation
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for pediatric conscious sedation.
    SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for pediatric conscious sedation.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board determined that small businesses would not be affected by this rule.
    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: 466.004, 466.017 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.017 FS.
    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    64B5-14.010 Pediatric Conscious Sedation.

    Pediatric Conscious Sedation Permit applicants or permit holders shall comply with the following requirements at each location where anesthesia procedures are performed. The requirements shall be met and equipment permanently maintained and available at each location.

    (1) through (2) No change.

    (3) The following equipment must be readily available to the operatory and recovery room and maintained in good working order:

    (a) through (d) No change.

    (e) A pulse oximeter which provides continuous monitoring of pulse and rate of oxygen saturation of the blood shall be used during each procedure; and

    (f) A scale for weighing pediatric patients; and.

    (g) Thermometer.

    (4) through (8) No change.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 466.004, 466.017 FS. Law Implemented 466.017 FS. History–New 8-8-96, Formerly 59Q-14.010, Amended 8-2-00, 5-20-01, 3-23-06,_______.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Department of Health
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 3, 2010
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: January 7, 2011

Document Information

Comments Open:
7/15/2011
Summary:
The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for pediatric conscious sedation.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for pediatric conscious sedation.
Rulemaking Authority:
466.004, 466.017 FS.
Law:
466.017 FS.
Contact:
Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258
Related Rules: (1)
64B5-14.010. Pediatric Conscious Sedation