The Board proposes the rule amendment to include the prohibition of administration of ketamine to a patient by a dentist without a valid general anesthesia permit.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B5-14.002: Prohibitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to include the prohibition of administration of ketamine to a patient by a dentist without a valid general anesthesia permit.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Prohibitions.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 466.004(4), 466.017(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.017(3) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B5-14.002 Prohibitions.

(1) through (7) No change.

(8) The following general anesthetic drugs shall not be employed on or administered to a patient by a dentist unless the dentist possesses a valid general anesthesia permit issued by the Board pursuant to the requirements of this chapter: propofol, methohexital, thiopental, or etomidate, or ketamine.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 466.004(4), 466.017(3) FS. Law Implemented 466.017(3) FS. History–New 1-31-80, Amended 4-20-81, 2-13-86, Formerly 21G-14.02, 21G-14.002, Amended 12-20-93, Formerly 61F5-14.002, Amended 8-8-96, Formerly 59Q-14.002, Amended 3-9-03, 11-4-03, 6-15-06, 12-25-06,________.