The rule is being amended due to a statutory mandate modifying Continuing Education requirement for licensees to take a course in prevention of medical errors.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B14-5.005Mandatory Courses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is being amended due to a statutory mandate modifying Continuing Education requirement for licensees to take a course in prevention of medical errors.

SUMMARY: Change of Continuing Education requirement.

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 and the substance of the rule amendment, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary because the rule has no impact on any persons or businesses; 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: 468.802, 468.806(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.802, 468.803, 468.806(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: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257; [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B14-5.005 Mandatory Courses.

(1) Mandatory courses consist of the following:

(a) No change.

(b) One Two hours relating to the prevention of medical errors, which shall include a study of root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, patient safety and medical records training; and

(c) through (d) No change.

(2) No change.

(3) Mandatory courses may be used for multiple registrations, examinations or initial license applications and for license renewal, if they are used within two years of the date the courses were completed. The prevention of medical errors course set forth in paragraph (1)(b) shall be required as part of the initial issuance and biennial renewal process.

(4) through (6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.802, 468.806(3) FS. Law Implemented 468.802, 468.803, 468.806(3) FS. History–New 4-12-10, Amended 4-29-12, 3-5-15,                                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 26, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 21, 2017