The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide instruction regarding the collection of data by dental hygienists for epidemiological surveys or oral health surveillances.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-16.0075Dental Charting by Dental Hygienists

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide instruction regarding the collection of data by dental hygienists for epidemiological surveys or oral health surveillances.

SUMMARY: Instruction will be provided regarding the collection of data by dental hygienists for epidemiological surveys or oral health surveillances.

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: 466.004(4), 466.0235 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.0235 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: Susan Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-16.0075 Dental Charting by Dental Hygienists.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Dental hygienists collecting data for epidemiological surveys or oral health surveillances may use the data collections forms without identifying patient information or the name, license number, and place of employment of the dental hygienists or dentists.

(4)(3) No change.

(5)(4) No change.

(6)(5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 466.004(4), 466.0235 FS. Law Implemented 466.0235 FS. History–New 12-26-06, Amended 6-11-07, 7-1-12,__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 22, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 3, 2014