The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide guidance to licensees concerning proper medical records.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B14-7.002: Patient Records

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide guidance to licensees concerning proper medical records.

Summary: The rule amendment will provide guidance to licensees concerning proper medical records.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: During discussion 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 Cost (SERC) was not necessary. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule. These rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.057(16), 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.057(16), 468.802 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B14-7.002 Patient Records.

(1) Licensees and Registrants shall prepare and maintain in a timely manner patient records which include, at a minimum, the following:

(a) through (f) No change.

(g) Progress notes for each session must include the treatment provider’s name and signature, and date of occurrence. In the event the treatment provider is a Resident or Intern as defined in subsection 64B14-7.001(5), F.A.C., the licensed supervisor shall countersign each progress note.

(h) Progress notes shall be typed or handwritten in black or blue ink and in such a manner that all material is clearly legible, including the treatment provider’s name and signature.

(2) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.057(16), 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.057(16), 468.802 FS. History–New 7-1-98, Amended 6-22-09,_______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

DATE OF PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 5, 2010

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 3, 2010