The amendment is proposed to simplify the rule

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Respiratory Care

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B32-6.002Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The amendment is proposed to simplify the rule.

SUMMARY: Simplify the rule.

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: 468.353(1), 468.361(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.361 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0797

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B32-6.002 Definitions.

(1) “Academic Quarter Credit Hour” means ten (10) contact hours.

(2) “Academic Semester Credit Hour” means fifteen (15) contact hours.

(3) “Appropriate Ccontinuing education”, for the purposes of this rule chapter, means planned offerings designed to enhance learning and promote the continued development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with contemporary standards for the individual’s respiratory care practice.

(4) through (5) No change.

(6) “One (1) contact Hhour” equals a minimum of fifty (50) minutes. One-half (1/2 or .5) contact hour equals a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes.

(7) “Offering” means a planned educational experience dealing with a specific content based on the stated learner objectives.

(8) “Orientation – Standard Agency Operation” is the means by which respiratory care professionals are introduced to the philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, role expectations, physical facilities and special services in a specific work setting. Orientation does not meet the continuing education requirement for the purpose of these rules.

(9) “Participation” means sharing in the learning experience in order to achieve the stated learner objectives.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 468.353(1), 468.361(2) FS. Law Implemented 468.361 FS. History–New 4-29-85, Formerly 21M-38.02, Amended 9-29-86, Formerly 21M-38.002, 61F6-38.002, 59R-75.002, 64B8-75.002, Amended 2-20-07,                  .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Respiratory Care

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 5, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 15, 2015