Everett Harris, P.T., on July 8, 2015.; Specifically, whether it is within the scope of physical therapy practice to educate patients on the use of medications; obtain a list of medications from a referral source, document all prescribed medications ...

Notice of Declaratory Statement

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Physical Therapy Practice has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Everett Harris, P.T., on July 8, 2015. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Rule 64B17-6.001, F.A.C., as it applies to the petitioner. Specifically, whether it is within the scope of physical therapy practice to educate patients on the use of medications; obtain a list of medications from a referral source, document all prescribed medications the patient is taking, communicate discrepancies to physicians, identify any interactions, and relay information from a physician directly to a patient regarding medication issues/changes/ education in the home health environment. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for August 6, 2015. 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 Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [phone], [e-mail].