The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for continuing education courses that would help nursing professionals recognize impairment in the workplace.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B9-5.014Continuing Education for Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule is to establish criteria for continuing education courses that would help nursing professionals recognize impairment in the workplace.

SUMMARY: Courses for recognizing impairment in the workplace.

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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary because the rule has no impact on any persons or businesses; the only persons impacted are the members of the probable cause panels, 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: 464.013(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.013(3) 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: Joe R. Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B9-5.014 Continuing Education on Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace.

(1) All licensees must complete a two hour course on recognizing impairment in the workplace as part of continuing education every other renewal biennium.

(2) Each course on recognizing impairment in the workplace shall include, at a minimum, the following subject areas:

(a) Indentifying the signs of impairment in the workplace,

(b) Employer initiatives to promote safety and provide assistance,

(c) The essential steps to make a report or referral,

(d) Mandatory reporting law, Section 464.018, Florida Statutes,

(e) Treatment programs for impaired practitioners, Section 456.076, Florida Statutes, and

(f) Impairment treatment.

Rulemaking Authority 464.013(3) FS. Law Implemented 464.013(3) FS. History- New _________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 7, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 20, 2015