The proposed rule amendment will allow for optional means to notify patients about the availability of dental records upon relocation, termination of practice or death of the dentist.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Dentistry

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B5-17.001Required Availability of Dental Records Upon Relocation or Termination of Practice, or Death of Practitioner

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment will allow for optional means to notify patients about the availability of dental records upon relocation, termination of practice or death of the dentist.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Providing means for retrieval of dental records.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.058, 466.004(4) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.058 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 proposed rule amendment will allow for optional means to notify patients about the availability of dental records upon relocation, termination of practice or death of the dentist.
Rulemaking Authority:
456.058, 466.004(4) FS.
Law:
456.058 FS.
Related Rules: (1)
64B5-17.001. Required Availability of Dental Records Upon Relocation or Termination of Practice, or Death of Practitioner