The rule proposes to implement Laws of Florida Chapter 2016-224.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Nursing

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B9-4.016Controlled Substances Formulary

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule proposes to implement Laws of Florida Chapter 2016-224.

    SUMMARY: Implement Laws of Florida Chapter 2016-224

    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, 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: 464.012(6)(a) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.012(6)(a) FS.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe R. Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Joe.Baker@flhealth.gov

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    64B9-4.016 Controlled Substances Formulary.

    1. Advanced registered nurse practitioners may only prescribe controlled substances pursuant the individual's education, training, experience and protocol.

    2. Advanced registered nurse practitioners must restrict prescriptions of Schedule II controlled substances as listed in Section 893.03, Florida Statutes, to a 7-day supply.  This restriction does not apply to prescription of controlled substances that are psychiatric medication prescribed by a psychiatric nurse as defined in Section 394.455, Florida Statutes.

    3. Only advanced registered nurse practitioners who meet the definition of a psychiatric nurse as defined in Section 394.455, Florida Statutes, may prescribe psychiatric mental health controlled substances to children younger than 18 years of age.

    Rulemaking Authority 464.012(6)(a) FS. Law Implemented 464.012(6)(a) FS. History–New -------------------.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

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

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 5, 2016

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 20, 2016

Document Information

Comments Open:
8/26/2016
Summary:
Implement Laws of Florida Chapter 2016-224
Purpose:
The rule proposes to implement Laws of Florida Chapter 2016-224.
Rulemaking Authority:
464.012(6)(a) FS.
Law:
464.012(6)(a) FS.
Contact:
Joe R. Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Joe.Baker@flhealth.gov.
Related Rules: (1)
64B9-4.016. Controlled Substances Formulary