The proposed rule amendment is intended to update the language regarding physician registration, including staff privileges and transfer agreements.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Osteopathic Medicine

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

64B15-14.0076: Requirement for Osteopathic Physician Office Surgery Registration; Inspection or Accreditation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment is intended to update the language regarding physician registration, including staff privileges and transfer agreements.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment updates the language regarding physician registration, including privileges and transfer agreements.

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: 459.0138(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.069, 459.0138 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: Kama Monroe, J.D., Executive Director, Board of Osteopathic Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256, or by email at [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B15-14.0076 Requirement for Osteopathic Physician Office Surgery Registration; Inspection or Accreditation.

(1) Registration.

(a) through (b) 

(c) Physician Registration. Each physician practicing at a registered office shall notify the Board in writing within 10 calendar days after beginning or ending his or her practice at a registered office. The physician must comply with the requirements and qualifications of Section 459.0138, F.S., Rule 64B15-14.007, F.A.C., and this rule. The written notification for beginning office surgery practice requires the physician to provide and document the following information:

1. No change.  

2. For surgeons:

a. through d. No change.

e. If the physician does not hold current certification or board eligibility or provide documentation to establish comparable background, training, and experience, intends to perform procedures not covered by the registered office’s transfer agreement submission of a letter of good standing and a copy of the delineation of staff privileges as set forth in subparagraph 64B15-14.007 (4)(b)2.1., F.A.C.;

f. If the physician does not provide a letter of good standing and a copy of the delineation of staff privileges as set forth in subparagraph 64B15-14.007(4)(b)2., F.A.C., the physician must provide a copy of a current transfer agreement with a licensed hospital within 30 minutes transport time from the surgery facility as set forth in subparagraph 64B15-14.007(4)(b)1., F.A.C.;

f.  through g. renumbered g. through h.  No change.  

3. through 4. No change.

(d)  through (e) No change. 

(2) through (3) No change.  

Rulemaking Authority 459.0138(2) FS. Law Implemented 456.069, 459.0138 FS. History–New 2-12-02, Amended 11-20-03, 6-4-09, 7-19-10, 3-20-13, 10-3-13, 12-22-14, 8-24-17, 3-24-20,                          .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Osteopathic Medicine

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 13, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 1, 2021