The proposed amendment is to make terminology consistent.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Respiratory Care

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B32-6.005Provider Approval and Renewal Procedures

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendment is to make terminology consistent.

SUMMARY: Consistent terminology.

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: 456.025(74), 468.361 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.025(7), 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:

 

64B32-6.005 Provider Approval and Renewal Procedures.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Every provider shall:

(a) Notify the Board through CE CD Broker, of any change in contact persons or any significant alterations or changes in the content, goals or objectives, or syllabus of the program, or in the instructors of the program.

(b) through (d) No change.

(5) through (7) No change.

(8) The provider seeking initial approval for home study, self directed or anytime courses shall comply with the provisions of subsections (1) through (3), and providers seeking to renew approval as a provider of home study, self directed, or anytime courses shall comply with the provisions of subsections (4) through (7).

(a) No change.

(b) Each home study course submitted for the Board’s review shall not exceed 12 contact hours in length as defined in Rule 64B32-6.002, F.A.C.

(c) No change.

(9) The provider seeking home study, self directed, or anytime course approval for electronically delivered productions including but not limited to audio or video tape, DVD, CD, or other media delivery devices or methods also shall understand and agree:

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) Approval for an offering related to the direct delivery of respiratory care services shall expire at the end of the biennium; however, the offering may be renewed, if unchanged without resubmission of the offering itself. If changed, the course may be resubmitted for consideration by the Board with changes if accompanied by a statement that the offering is current and reflective of advancements and new developments regarding respiratory care services. If changed, the course shall be submitted not fewer than 90 days prior to its being offered in the new biennium.

Rulemaking Authority 456.025(7)(74), 468.361 FS. Law Implemented 456.025(7), 468.361 FS. History–New 4-24-96, Amended 5-7-97, Formerly 59R-75.0041, Amended 4-23-98, 6-9-99, Formerly 64B8-75.0041, Amended 7-4-02, 10-22-03, 5-15-05, 7-13-05, 2-18-10,                   .

 

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