HB 1461 (Full Text). Amends section 456.054, Florida Statutes, which provides that a designated facility owned or operated by a public health trust and located within the boundaries of a municipality is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the county creating the public health trust. Due to recent changes in accreditation nomenclature at the U.S. Department of Education, all accreditation references in this section were changed from regionally to institutionally accredited college or university. Changes the title of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to an APRN. Effective Date: Upon becoming law Legislative intent and findings to establish a new profession; Scope of practice for genetic counseling; Requirements for initial licensure, renewal, and continuing education; Grounds for disciplinary action and penalties; and. All of these documents will need to be neatly organized and AHCA must receive the documents within 30 days from receipt of its letter. 4052 Bald Cypress Way Section 9: Chiropractic Medicine Initial Licensure Requirements The Division of Medical Quality Assurance online service portal provides direct access to the division's online License Verification tool, which allows users to search the Division's database by licensee name or license number. Additionally, the law creates eligibility criteria for the types of prescription drugs to be imported, the importation process, safety standards, distribution requirements, and penalties for violations of the established program. This bill amends Section 893.055, Florida Statutes, authorizing the use of state funds for administration of the program; and deleting a requirement that implementation of the program is contingent on non-state funding. hbbd```b``3@$& `q)DrEHv3d&e|`N9dLV+1W&2n`[&II0L* df&FF94!30~0 nb Please consult your own attorney for legal advice. For information on obtaining Livescan background screenings, please click on the Locate A Provider tab. An exemption cannot be issued to any person who is a: If you have not previously reported these offenses to the Board your file will be forwarded to our Consumer Service office and your exemption application may be placed on hold. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Amends definition of an LPN and RN to include a multistate license. History.s. 401, Florida Statutes, and the spouses and children of such emergency medical technicians or paramedics, under specified circumstances; providing for future review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity. Senate Bill 262 (Full Text). The bill requires both the consultant pharmacist and health care practitioner to maintain a copy of the collaborative agreement and make it available upon request or during an inspection. Autonomous APRNs must also now report adverse incidents as outlined in the legislation and additional disciplinary actions are added to the Nurse Practice Act. Effective Date: July 1, 2018 The bill requires a nursing home to obtain informed consent from a resident or a residents representative to use the institutional formulary for the resident. HB5203 (Full text link). Creates section 456.0495, Florida Statutes, which requires physicians, osteopathic physicians, nurse midwives, and licensed midwives who attended an attempted or completed non-hospital birth to report certain adverse incidents to the Department of Health (DOH). SB 312 (Full Text). The bill specifies that if a woman having the abortion provides evidence that she is a victim of human trafficking, this information is required to be included in the monthly report as the reason the abortion was performed. Effective Date: July 1, 2019 endstream endobj startxref Summary: If the individual was previously screened through the Agency, the reported incident is researched and if confirmed as a . For information on obtaining Livescan background screenings, please click on the Locate A Provider tab. HB 549 (Full Text). Health Care for Children Training coursework is required in order for a CNA to administer medication under an RNs delegation. The Unit is also responsible for the maintenance and administration of the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Effective Date: July 1, 2019 0 The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC or compact) is a multi-state agreement that establishes a mutual recognition system for the licensure of registered nurses and licensed practical or vocational nurses. Controlled Substances Formulary Committee: HB 241 (Full Text). Effective Date: July 1, 2021 Clinical Lab Testing (Clinical Lab Personnel) This bill amends various practice acts related to health professions and occupations. Summary: Requiring a massage establishment to designate an establishment manager to be responsible for operational rules compliance. At least 3 years have elapsed since the applicant for exemption has completed or been lawfully released from confinement, supervision or nonmonetary condition imposed by the court for all disqualifying felonies. Professional Counselors Licensure Compact (491) You are now required to report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) course completions prior to license renewal. A person who serves as a controlling interest of, is employed by, or contracts with a licensee on July 31, 2010, who has been screened and qualified according to standards specified in s.435.03 or s.435.04 must be rescreened by July 31, 2015. (b)As provided in chapter 435, the appropriate regulatory board within the Department of Health, or the department itself if there is no board, may grant an exemption from disqualification to a person who is subject to this section and who has received a professional license or certification from the Department of Health or a regulatory board within that department and that person is providing a service within the scope of his or her licensed or certified practice. Establishes and provides requirements for Class III institutional pharmacies and adds these pharmacies to those authorized to dispense prepackaged drug products. Genetic Counseling The other required times are: If an individual obtains a new potentially disqualifying charge or a disqualifying charge. ), or any portion thereof, include all subsequent amendments to the act. Effective Date: July 1, 2016 Effective Date: July 1, 2021 This form must be kept in the employees personnel file. Effective Date: December 31, 2018 or upon enactment of the Nurse Licensure Compact in to law by 26 states, whichever occurs first You will also need to provide all court dispositions no matter the plea, judgment, verdict or even if it was sealed or expunged from your record. (g)Section817.234, relating to false and fraudulent insurance claims. If you have received an exemption from another state agency you may submit a copy with your application. Effective Date: July 1, 2017 Requires the executive director of the Board of Nursing to serve as state administrator of the Nurse Licensure Compact. These images are for viewing purposes only. During the 2016 Legislative Session, HB 1175 passed and became law on April 14, 2016, as Chapter 2016-234, Laws of Florida. The bill establishes minimum experience, education, and training requirements for PTs who perform dry needling. Prohibits providers from balance biller members of a PPO or EPO for emergency services, or for nonemergency services, when the nonemergency services are provided in a network hospital and the patient had no ability or opportunity to choose a network provider. Background Screening, Samantha Heyn, Unit Manager Practice of Physician Assistants An authorized RN may delegate tasks to CNAs or home health aides if the RN determines that the CNA or home health aide is competent to perform these tasks, that the tasks are delegable under applicable Federal law, and the tasks meet certain criteria designated in the law. It creates the protected term occupational therapist doctorate, provides an exemption from licensure, and a registration process for individuals fulfilling an occupational therapy doctoral capstone experience. Immunization Registry Add John Hopkins All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg to the statutory list of institutions where a full-time faculty member may qualify for a medical faculty certificate. Summary: hb```B eax J-C Is%Ivmv@FGCChGRG\930yX,b X)k JvFvN/n\D|J7A/~)0lcxp6$,lpg1(@` c,\ New applicants for ARNP certification will submit documentation as part of the initial licensure process. (q)Section831.31, relating to the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession with the intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver any counterfeit controlled substance, if the offense was a felony. The applicant has paid the court-ordered amount in full for any fee, fine, fund, lien, civil judgment, application, cost of prosecution, trust or restitution as part of the judgment and sentence for any disqualifying felony or misdemeanor. HB 1523 (Full Text). The Background Screening Unit processes screening results for health care providers in Florida currently licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration. However, all ARNPs and PAs are required to complete at least three hours of continuing education on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances. Effective Date: July 1, 2020 The bill also creates a public meeting exemption where sensitive matters listed in the statute are addressed. Address Confidentiality: 120.536(1) and120.54 to implement this section, chapter 435, and authorizing statutes requiring background screening and to implement and adopt criteria relating to retaining fingerprints pursuant to s.943.05(2). Effective Date: July 1, 2016 The bill allows prescribing health care practitioners, who are required to provide information about nonopioid alternatives, to provide health care patients (or their representatives under certain circumstances) the required educational pamphlet electronically in lieu of providing a printed copy. Prohibiting a massage establishment owner or designated establishment manager whose license is revoked from reapplying for a license or, for an owner, transferring the license. AHCA rarely grants extensions for filing the application. may be authorized to perform moderate-level or waiver-level clinical laboratory testing within the hospital or hospital-based off-campus emergency department with a separate federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program clinical laboratory certification under 42 C.F.R. Jeffrey Mesaros, PharmD, JD from Orlando. The bill authorizes the Board of Podiatric Medicine to require podiatric physicians to complete an approved two-hour continuing education course on safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances as a part of the 40 hours of continuing professional education required for biennial licensure renewal. Administration of Vaccines Limits the length of time an intern may practice in the fields of clinical social work, marriage and family therapy and mental health counseling. This bill amends Section 456.013, Florida Statutes, allowing the Department of Health to process an application to obtain a temporary certificate for medical privileges for instructional purposes by a physician who has a unique personal identification number but no social security number. Effective Date: July 1, 2020 The application will be reviewed and a decision made once all relevant documentation has been received. In addition, I agree to immediately inform my employer if arrested or convicted of any of the disqualifying offenses while employed by any health care provider licensed pursuant to Chapter 408, Part II F.S. Authorizes licensing boards to recognize certain military-issued credentials earned by active duty military members and their spouses for purposes of issuing a license in a health care profession, and designates March 25th of each year as Medal of Honor Day., Controlled Substances (b) Individuals that are licensed or certified in a profession under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health must apply for an exemption to the appropriate licensing or certifying board at the Department of Health unless the individual will be working in a position other than for which they are licensed or certified. Podiatric Medicine Summary: (a) Persons required to undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with a licensure application, must submit the completed and signed fingerprint card and screening fee with an application for licensure to the appropriate Agency licensing unit. HB 675 (Full Text). It is possible for AHCA and DOH to deny your application even though you feel you meet the criteria for an exemption. Radiologic Technology , Licensed Clinical Social Worker The Department has not screened each individual or organization that appears on this site or that is electronically linked to this site. Click edit button to change this text. Removes medical malpractice insurance, arrangements for patients requiring follow-up care, and academic record risk reviews from dental school written plan protocols; and. A licensed mental health professional must be on the premises when clinical services are provided by a registered intern in a private practice setting. HB 17 (Full Text). SB 562 (Full Text). Prescriptions may be written in paper or electronic form but must comply with sections 456.0392(1) and 456.42(1), Florida Statutes. Effective Date: July 1, 2018 Summary: During a declared state of emergency, a 72-hour supply may be dispensed by a hospital located in an area affected by the emergency. Rulemaking Authority 408.819 FS. Please note: In the event we cannot verify your screening with AHCA, you will be required to complete the Livescan requirement. Electronic submissions must be made through the Agencys background screening web site. The bill clarifies that a consultant pharmacist is not authorized to diagnose any disease or condition, and authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to establish additional education requirements for licensure as a consultant pharmacist. Office Surgery Telehealth (Dentistry, Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Podiatric Medicine) All nurses are required to comply, including those who qualify for the existing exemption from continuing education in the Nurse Practice Act. Summary: Florida Department of Education Fingerprinting, Florida Division of Licensing Fingerprinting, VECHS Fingerprinting and Jessica Lunsford Act Screening, Medicaid Provider Enrollment Fingerprinting, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Screening, Florida Department of Health Licensing Screening, Florida State Board of Nursing Fingerprinting, Florida Therapist and Clinician License Fingerprinting. The bill relates to physician assistant (PA) applicants and licensees and includes the following changes to the law: These changes affect PA licensees who practice with allopathic physicians and osteopathic physicians. Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans Florida Department of Education Fingerprinting, Florida Division of Licensing Fingerprinting, VECHS Fingerprinting and Jessica Lunsford Act Screening, Medicaid Provider Enrollment Fingerprinting, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Screening, Florida Department of Health Licensing Screening, Florida State Board of Nursing Fingerprinting, Florida Therapist and Clinician License Fingerprinting. (j) Section817.60, relating to obtaining a credit card through fraudulent means. Carrying of Firearms by Tactical Medical Professionals An analysis and review of court dispositions and arrest reports may be required to make a final determination. Effective Date: June 23, 2017 Are you allowed to continue to work for your employer after youve submitted the application for Exemption from Disqualification? Occupational Therapy; The bill amends the definitions of occupational therapy and the practice of occupational therapy. Dispensing Medicinal Drugs The prescribing of medication on the premises of a pain-management clinic is still limited to a physician licensed under Chapter 458 or 459, Florida Statutes. Effective Date: July 1, 2017 Providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of certain non-sworn investigative personnel of the Department of Financial Services and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such personnel; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former emergency medical technicians or paramedics certified under ch. (c)The financial officer or similarly titled individual who is responsible for the financial operation of the licensee or provider. In addition, I agree to immediately inform my employer if arrested or convicted of any of the disqualifying offenses while employed by any health care provider licensed pursuant to Chapter 408, Part II F.S. Health Access Dental Licenses Effective Date: July 1, 2016 (4) Results of Screening and Notification. Military and Veterans Affairs (d)Section409.9201, relating to Medicaid fraud. We anticipate the rulemaking will commence following the Boards June 2020 meeting. While the estimate does not preclude actual charges from exceeding the estimate, failure to provide it within the required time without good cause will result in discipline against the practitioner. Effective Date: July 1, 2019 (n)Section831.07, relating to forging bank bills, checks, drafts, or promissory notes. Effective Date: July 1, 2016 and physicians' offices to release patient records to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for investigative purposes. Human Trafficking Effective Date: July 1, 2019 Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law, boast extensive experience with background screening Exemption applications. The bill removes the specific provision allowing DOH to discipline a health care practitioner for failing to repay a student loan and the associated mandatory discipline. The bill requires a nursing home to obtain a prescribers authorization to use an institutional formulary for each of the prescribers patients in the nursing home and allows a prescriber to opt out of the institutional formulary for a specific drug or a class of drugs. Florida Statute 408.809(7)(a) states that AHCA may grant an exemption from disqualification to a person who is subject to this section and who: (1) Does nothave an active professional license or. Bernardo B. Fernandez, Jr., MD, MBA, FACP from Coral Gables (certain sections become effective January 1, 2017) Summary: Health Care (6)(a)As provided in chapter 435, the agency may grant an exemption from disqualification to a person who is subject to this section and who: 1. 1. SB 768 (Full Text). Effective Date: July 1, 2021 2010-114. HB 115 (Full Text). If you are a licensed pharmacist or pharmacist intern and need your intern hours transferred to another state, please submit a written request to: Department of Health Senate Bill 1742 (Full Text). Effective Date: May 31, 2017 Effective Date: July 1, 2021 Health care practitioners as defined in section 456.001, Florida Statutes, other than genetic counselors, who are practicing within the scope of their education, training, and licensure. Jones Health Law Podcast: What are the Differences between a Rural Health Care Clinic and a Federally Qualified Health Center? Creates section 893.03 (5) (d), Florida Statutes, to make Epidolex (CBD) a Schedule V drug and mirror the federal law. Transparency in Health Care (all health care practitioners) The Board must adopt, by rule, the committee's initial recommendations no later than October 31, 2016. Creates section 465,0157 (4), Florida Statutes, to set the fee for an initial international export pharmacy permit and biennial renewal of the permit to be set by board rule under section 465.022(14), Florida Statutes. exemption only provides eligibility for employment despite the presence of a disqualifying offense(s). If you have a Felony Disqualifying Offense, and you have not completed or been lawfully released from confinement, supervision, or non-monetary conditions imposed by the court for the disqualifying felony in the last 3 years, you will not qualify for an exemption. It only by ahca to determine training in the process or at the apd approved source of the times . 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