The Board proposes the rule amendment to the rule to clarify that only 2 hours of Florida Jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Optometry

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B13-5.001 Hours Requirement

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to the rule to clarify that only 2 hours of Florida Jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida.

    SUMMARY: The rule amendment will clarify that only 2 hours of Florida Jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida.

    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 meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, 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: 456.013(7), 463.005(1), 463.007(3), (4) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 463.007 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: William Miller, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    64B13-5.001 Hours Requirement.

    (1) As a condition to the renewal of a biennial license, each licensed practitioner shall be required to maintain professional competency by completing 30 clock hours of continuing education in subjects relating to optometry that have been approved by the Board. Licensed practitioners shall not be required to complete the continuing education requirements during the biennium in which they are initially licensed but must complete one hour of approved continuing education in acquired immune deficiency syndrome that complies with the requirements of Section 456.033, F.S. Credit for continuing education will be allowed on the basis of an hour for hour. To receive one hour credit, a licensed practitioner must attend not less than 50 minutes. There will be no fractional hour credits.

    (a) through (d) No change.

    (e) As part of the 30 clock hours, licensed practitioners shall be required to obtain two hours in the area of Florida jurisprudence. A licensed practitioner may earn two hours in Florida jurisprudence by attending a meeting of the Board for no less than four (4) continuous hours. Licensed practitioners will be required to sign-in and sign-out with board staff. Those licensed practitioners present for disciplinary purposes are not eligible to earn the two clock hours for the Board meeting. Out of state licensed practitioners who do not practice in Florida at any time during the biennium, shall be permitted to satisfy the requirement of two hours in Florida jurisprudence by certifying that they have obtained and read a copy of the current provisions of Chapters 456 and 463, F.S., and Rule Chapter 64B13, F.A.C.

    1. No more than two hours of continuing education in the area of Florida jurisprudence may be applied to the 30 clock hour requirement in subsection (1).

    2. A licensed practitioner may earn two hours in Florida jurisprudence by attending a meeting of the Board for no less than four (4) continuous hours. Licensed practitioners will be required to sign-in and sign-out with board staff. Those licensed practitioners present for disciplinary purposes are not eligible to earn the two clock hours for the Board meeting.

    3. Out of state licensed practitioners who do not practice in Florida at any time during the biennium, shall be permitted to satisfy the requirement of two hours in Florida jurisprudence by certifying that they have obtained and read a copy of the current provisions of Chapters 456 and 463, F.S., and Rule Chapter 64B13, F.A.C.

    (f) As part of the 30 clock hours, licensed practitioners are required to complete a 2-hour course relating to prevention of medical errors, as part of the licensure and renewal process. The course shall be approved by the Board and shall include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety. If the course is being offered by a facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 395, F.S., for its employees, the Board approves 1 hour of the 2-hour course to be specifically related to error reduction and prevention methods used in that facility. No more than two hours of continuing education relating to the prevention of medical errors may be applied to the 30 clock hour requirement in subsection (1).

    (2) No change.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(7), 463.005(1), 463.007(3), (4) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 463.007 FS. History–New 11-13-79, Amended 5-28-80, 9-16-80, 1-13-81, 2-14-82, Formerly 21Q-5.01, Amended 12-16-86, 12-11-88, 4-19-89, 12-20-89, 9-22-92, 10-28-92, Formerly 21Q-5.001, Amended 8-31-93, Formerly 61F8-5.001, Amended 11-29-94, 7-5-95, 8-18-96, Formerly 59V-5.001, Amended 3-21-00, 10-2-01, 1-8-02, 5-8-02, 3-20-03, 12-25-06,__________.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Optometry

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

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 23, 2013

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 1, 2013

     

Document Information

Comments Open:
9/17/2013
Summary:
The rule amendment will clarify that only 2 hours of Florida Jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to the rule to clarify that only 2 hours of Florida Jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida.
Rulemaking Authority:
456.013(7), 463.005(1), 463.007(3), (4) FS.
Law:
456.013(7), 463.007 FS.
Contact:
William Miller, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
Related Rules: (1)
64B13-5.001. Hours Requirement