The Board proposes the rule amendment to update statutory references and to reference the statutory requirement (Section 461.014(1)(c), F.S.) for completion of one year of residency in a board approved program.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Podiatric Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B18-16.002Board Approval of Residency Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update statutory references and to reference the statutory requirement (Section 461.014(1)(c), F.S.) for completion of one year of residency in a board approved program.

SUMMARY: The rule will be amended to update statutory references and to reference the statutory requirement (Section 461.014(1)(c), F.S.) for the completion of one year of residency in a board approved program.

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 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: 461.005, 461.006, 461.014 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 461.014 FS., Chapter 2005-97, Laws of Florida.

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: Adrienne Rodgers, Executive Director, Board of Podiatric Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B18-16.002 Board Approval of Residency Programs.

(1) Podiatric residency programs in this State must receive and maintain Board approval by applying for such approval from the Board, by submitting documentation to show compliance with Section 461.014, F.S., and by on-going compliance with Section 461.014(2), F.S. The Board is under no obligation to grant approval to any program which does not demonstrate compliance with Section 461.014(2), F.S.

(2) The Board will withdraw approval upon finding that a podiatric residency program has failed to comply with Section 461.014(2), F.S.

(3) No change.

(4) When approval has been withdrawn, residents enrolled in the program on or before the date on which the final order is rendered or the Notice of Intention to Withdraw Approval becomes final, will not be approved for examination or licensure by the Board unless they have complied comply with Section 461.014(1)(c) 461.014(2)(c), F.S. Residents enrolled after the date on which the final order is rendered or the Notice of Intention to Withdraw Approval becomes final, will not be allowed to take the examination or be licensed, until or unless they have completed one year of residency in a program with Board approval in effect during the residency.

Rulemaking Authority 461.005, 461.006, 461.014 FS. Law Implemented 461.014 FS., Chapter 2005-97, Laws of Florida. History–New 11-24-80, Formerly 21T-16.02, 21T-16.002, 61F12-16.002, Amended 1-4-96, 6-17-97, Formerly 59Z-16.002, Amended 11-27-05,___________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Podiatric Medicine

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 18, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 20, 2014