The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify following a standing order for medical clearance constitutes an approved remedial task for dental hygienists.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Dentistry

    RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

    64B5-16.006: Remediable Tasks Delegable to a Dental Hygienist

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify following a standing order for medical clearance constitutes an approved remedial task for dental hygienists.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule text.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 466.004(4), 466.017(6), 466.023, 466.024 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.017(6), 466.023, 466.024 FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Allison M. Dudley, J.D., Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C04 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258; Allison.Dudley@flhealth.gov

     

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

     

Document Information

Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify following a standing order for medical clearance constitutes an approved remedial task for dental hygienists.
Rulemaking Authority:
466.004(4), 466.017(6), 466.023, 466.024 FS.
Law:
466.017(6), 466.023, 466.024 FS.
Related Rules: (1)
64B5-16.006. Remediable Tasks Delegable to a Dental Hygienist