64B20-9.006. Recordkeeping and Retention

(1) Speech-Language Pathologists. Each licensee who provides speech-language pathology services, as set forth in Section 468.1125(7), F.S., to individuals or groups, shall create and maintain, for a period of four (4) years, records and documentation of:

(a) Each individual to whom services were provided;

(b) If a group, the names of the individuals in the group to whom services were provided;

(c) A list of the specific services provided; and,

(d) The date that the specific services were provided.

(2) Audiologists.

(a) Each licensee who provides audiology services, as set forth in Section 468.1125(6), F.S., other than the fitting or selling of a hearing aid, to individuals or groups, shall create and maintain, for a period of four (4) years, records and documentation of:

1. Each individual to whom services were provided,

2. If a group, the names of the individuals in the group to whom services were provided,

3. A list of the specific services provided; and,

4. The date that the specific services were provided.

(b) Each licensee who fits and sells a prescription hearing aid, which is defined in Rule 64B20-8.0011, F.A.C., shall create and maintain, for a period of four (4) years, records and documentation of:

1. Any pure tone audiometric testing conducted by air or bone,

2. Any testing to determine speech reception thresholds, speech discrimination, and listening and loudness levels,

3. The medical clearance or waiver of medical clearance required by Section 468.1225(4), F.S.,

4. When applicable, the waiver required by Section 468.1225(6), F.S., for audiometric testing not conducted in a certified testing room,

5. The receipt for the sale of prescription hearing aids required by Section 468.1245(2), F.S.; and,

6. Notification to the buyer of written notice of the thirty (30) day trial period and money-back guarantee required by Section 468.1246, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 468.1135(4), 468.1225(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), 468.1245(1), (2), (3), 468.1246 FS. Law Implemented 468.1135, 468.1225, 468.1245, 468.1246 FS. History–New 11-8-06, Amended 5-3-23.