The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to delete obsolete language and clarify scope of practice.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Athletic Training

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

64B33-4.001: Protocols; Scope of Practice

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to delete obsolete language and clarify scope of practice.

SUMMARY: Obsolete language and scope of practice.

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: 468.705 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.705, 468.713 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: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Athletic Trainers, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B33-4.001 Protocols; Scope of Practice.

(1) Each licensed Athletic Trainer is required to practice under a written protocol established between the athletic trainer and a supervising physician licensed pursuant to Chapter 458, Chapter 459 or Chapter 460, F.S., which all contain the following:

(a) Athletic Trainer’s name, license number, and curriculum vitae;

(b) Supervising physician’s name, license number, and curriculum vitae;

(c) Method of contacting supervising physician, specifically delineating the method to report new injuries as soon as practicable;

(d) The patient population to be treated (e.g., specific scholastic athletic programs, patients of a specific clinic, patients with specific physician referral);

(e) Methods of assessment of patient status and treatment;

(f) Delineation of the items within the scope of practice (including use of modalities/equipment) that:

1. May be initiated by the athletic trainer;

2. Require a specific physician’s order.

(g) Identification of resources for emergency patient care (e.g., nearest hospital with emergency services, ambulance service).

(2) Prior to commencement of practice, each athletic trainer and the supervising physician shall develop a protocol in accordance with the above guidelines and shall review said protocol prior to the license renewal date for the athletic trainer. The protocol must be available for inspection upon request.

(1)(3)  No change.

(2)(4)  No change.

(3)(5)  No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 468.705 FS. Law Implemented 468.705, 468.713 FS. History–New 11-17-96, Formerly 61-25.004, 64B30-25.004,                           .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Athletic Trainers

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 15, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 31, 2016