Finally, the new law requires the Department to approve three additional dispensing organizations should the active patient population in Florida reach 250,000. (6) Unless otherwise specified, information requested pursuant to this section must be filed with the Agency within 21 days of the Agencys request. Creates section 295.156, Florida Statutes, that requires alternative treatment services for veterans who have been certified by the Department of Veteran Affairs as having Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder to be provided under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, osteopathic physician, chiropractic physician, nurse, psychologist, or a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist or mental health counselor. (1) Definitions: Unlicensed personnel working for a health care provider, Facility owners, administrators or Chief Financial Officers. AHCA rarely grants extensions for filing the application. Various clipart and image collections appearing on this site are used under license by the department or its web managers for this site. Removes medical malpractice insurance, arrangements for patients requiring follow-up care, and academic record risk reviews from dental school written plan protocols; and. AHCA Background Screening Background Screening Procedures as part of Health Care Licensing by AHCA The Background Screening rules of Agency for Health care Administration are set according to Florida Administrative Code, Section 59-A35.090. HB 7059 (Full Text). Summary:
The law requires the Department to issue an emergency order suspending or restricting the registration of certain facilities when the office is found not in compliance with the standards of practice for office surgery. Regulation of Health Care Practitioners
Section 17: Orthotists and Prosthetists
House Bill 7097 (Full Text). Amends Section 382.002, Florida Statutes, providing a definition of nonviable birth. Amends 382.008, Florida Statutes, authorizing the State Registrar of the Office of Vital Statistics of the Department of Health to electronically receive a certificate of nonviable birth. The Council is charged with developing standards of practice to recommend to the Board for adoption by rule. Physical Therapy; Revising the definition of the term "practice of physical therapy"; providing that a licensed physical therapist who holds a specified doctoral degree may use specified letters in connection with her or his name or place of business; revising the terms and specified letters prohibited from being used by certain unlicensed persons. Public Records and Meetings
Law Implemented 408.809, 408.810 FS. This bill amends various practice acts related to health professions and occupations. 395, F.S. 2010-114, provides that [t]he changes made by this act are intended to be prospective in nature. Summary:
The qualifying or disqualifying status of the person named in the request shall be posted on a secure website for retrieval by the licensee or designated agent on the licensees behalf. The law also expanded the Departments enforcement authority over medical cannabis regulations. Summary:
All investigations are confidential and staff will not be able to provide you with any further information until you are contacted by an investigator. 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. Updates on the implementation of this law will be added to the website. Controlled Substances
Nonopioid Alternatives
DCF agents or representatives can now obtain records without written permission from the patient, but only when the information will be used to investigate cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that impact children and/or vulnerable adults. The bill requires submission of proof that applicants licensed under chapters 458, 459, or chapter 461, Florida Statutes, provide proof of payment of assessments to fund the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association required under section 766.314, Florida Statutes. The bill replaces the CORPA with the CHEA or its successors. The administrative law judge will only decide whether the agencys intended action is an abuse of discretion. HB 429 (Full Text). The bill added pharmacists as health care practitioners who are authorized to order and dispense an emergency opioid antagonist with an auto-injection delivery system or intranasal application delivery system for a patient or caregiver for use in accordance with section 381.887, Florida Statutes. Senate Bill 450 (Full Text). HB 1521 (Full Text). The bill amends sections 458.347 and 459.022, Florida Statutes, regarding the practice of physician assistants (PAs) under the supervision of allopathic and osteopathic physicians. The exemption only provides eligibility for employment despite the presence of a disqualifying offense(s). SB 354 (Full Text). Licensees employed or seeking employment with a health care facility, licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration, who have been found guilty, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any of the criminal offenses listed in Sections 435.03(2), 435.04(2), and 408.809, Florida Statutes, must apply for an exemption through the Department of Health. Senate Bill 226 (Full Text). Athletic Trainers
For information on obtaining Livescan background screenings, please click on the Locate A Provider tab. (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. Providing qualifying medical conditions for a patient to be eligible to receive marijuana or a marijuana delivery device. House Bill 941 (Full Text). The registration application for autonomous APRNs will be available after it has been adopted by rule, which is anticipated to take approximately 90 days. The bill creates the crime of reproductive battery. Summary:
This website addresses information regarding certifying of patients under the age of 18, availability, supply limits, consent form requirements, required documentation, and more. Summary:
AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE, CONVENIENCE FEES APPLY. The bill modifies the frequency for the Department of Health to provide the Association electronic reports of all physicians licensed under Chapters 458 and 459, Florida Statutes, to monthly. An individual seeking an exemption must demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that an exemption from disqualification should be granted. Sections 10 and 11: Nursing Licensure by Examination
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Additionally, the law requires the designation of physicians for the registered office's compliance. Upon enactment of the compact, the bill authorizes eligible Florida licensed mental health counseling practitioners to apply for licensure to provide services to out-of-state patients through either telehealth or in-person across compact states. 5, ch. Licensees are required to maintain a current mailing address and a practice location with the Department. A: One reference letter must be from a current or most recent employer on the employers letterhead. A signed affidavit is no longer required. Effective Date: July 1, 2016
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Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law, boast extensive experience with background screening Exemption applications. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Depart-ment of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must . Prohibits a person who has held a provisional license issued by the board from applying for an intern registration in the same profession. Carrying of Firearms by Tactical Medical Professionals
(d)Any person who is a controlling interest if the agency has reason to believe that such person has been convicted of any offense prohibited by s.435.04. The bill clarifies the definitions for approved midwifery program, preceptor, and prelicensure course. Eduardo C. Oliveira, MD, MBA, FCCP from Orlando
Since there is no clear distinction whether or not the mailing address may also be a home address, licensees must overtly request that their home address be exempted from public display. Senate Bill 1770 (Full Text), Summary:
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Increases the number of PAs a physician may supervise from four to 10; Removes the requirement that a PA notify a patient of the right to see a physician prior to the PA prescribing or dispensing a prescription; Authorizes a PA to procure medications and medical devices, with exceptions; Repeals authorization for the Department of Health (Department) to issue prescriber numbers to PAs and eliminates the need for PA prescriber numbers on prescriptions; Authorizes a PA under the supervision of certain practitioners to prescribe up to a 14-day supply of Schedule II psychotropic drugs to a minors; Except for a physician certification, authorizes a PA to authenticate any document if the document may also be so authenticated by a physician; Authorizes a PA to supervise medical assistants; Amends provisions related to program approval for the education and training of PAs and allows trainees to perform medical services rendered within the scope of an approved program; Amends the licensure requirements for PAs based on the date a PA graduated from an approved program as defined in the bill by specifying which PA education and training programs are approved for PA licensure; Authorizes a PA to satisfy the continuing education requirement on controlled substance prescribing through a designated course; Removes the requirement that PA licensure applicants seeking prescribing authority provide course transcripts; and. Summary:
However, they can still apply for AHCA's exemption from disqualification. Senate Bill 1742 (Full Text). Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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House Bill 1241 (Full Text). If the fingerprints of such a person are not retained by the Department of Law Enforcement under s.943.05(2)(g), the person must file a complete set of fingerprints with the agency and the agency shall forward the fingerprints to the Department of Law Enforcement for state processing, and the Department of Law Enforcement shall forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. facility owner, administrator or chief financial officer, staff person that is uncertified or unlicensed). A CPPA must meet certain terms and specify the health conditions, treatments, and tests governed by the CPPA. The exemption only provides eligibility for employment despite the presence of a disqualifying offense(s). A request for a Level 2 screening through the Agency must be accompanied by the cost required by the FDLE and the FBI to pay for the cost of processing the request. A person is not eligible to apply for an Exemption from Disqualification until: You must hold a valid, active license to be eligible for an exemption. Senate Bill 1418 (Full Text). In addition, the department does not warrant either expressly or by implication any individual, organization, product or service appearing on this site or that is electronically linked to this site. Resubmissions are initiated through our Background Screening website by an AHCA, Medicaid, or Managed Care provider. However, the consent requirement does not apply if: The bill also authorizes a third-degree felony penalty for a physician who recklessly or intentionally performs, or attempts to perform, an abortion on an unemancipated minor without the required consent. A: A resubmission is like a new screening, but the applicant does not have to go to a LiveScan vendor to have their prints taken. This provides a cost savings for applicants in the Clearinghouse that have had a lapse in employment greater than 90 days. Please consult your own attorney for legal advice. The bill also increases the penalty for violating requirements established for infants born alive in section 390.0111(12), Florida Statutes, from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony. Effective Date: July 1, 2019
Eliminates state licensure requirements for clinical laboratories, and requires a birth center to be federally certified and to meet specified requirements to perform certain laboratory tests. 2010-114. HB 713 (Full Text). It is possible for AHCA and DOH to deny your application even though you feel you meet the criteria for an exemption. Sections 12-14 went into effect on 3/11/20
House Bill 375 (Full Text). The bill added the accrediting body, Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council, or other equivalent accrediting body to the list of accepted programs. 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. If you have a disqualifying offense requiring an exemption, you would check box number 2 on the exemption application that states: "I am an owner, . Whether the applicant has been arrested for or convicted of another crime, even if that crime is not a disqualifying offense. Access to Health Care Services
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Patients must contact their health insurer or health maintenance organization for any information relating to cost-sharing responsibilities. HB 29 (Full Text), Summary:
The bill excludes visual assessment, imaging, and diagnostic medical or surgical procedures from the definition of pelvic examination, requires informed verbal consent of conscious patients in addition to written consent, prescribes those circumstances when consent is not required, and limits the need for informed consent to the initial pelvic examination of a pregnant woman under certain circumstances. 59A-35.090 Background Screening. This post was authored by Jamaal R. Jones, Esquire (Partner) of Jones Health Law, P.A. HB 59 (Full Text). Please see Section 381.003 for all statutory changes. Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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2023 FL HealthSource, All Rights Reserved Florida Department of Health | Division of Medical Quality Assurance Web Portal, Dietetics and Nutrition Practice | Electrolysis | Licensed Midwifery | Physician Assistants, DEPARTMENT REGULATED PROFESSIONS/FACILITIES, Certified Master Social Workers | Paramedics | Emergency Medical Technicians | Radiologic Technicians | Medical Physicists | School Psychologists | Genetic Counseling. To become certified by the Board of Pharmacy, a registered pharmacy technician must complete six hours of approved immunization-related training. Summary:
Please note: The Florida Department of Health can only issue exemptions to individuals licensed with our agency. Physicians are also now permitted to order full potency, medical cannabis for patients suffering from a terminal condition attested to by two physicians. The new law permits Floridas approved dispensing organizations to cultivate, process and dispense both low-THC cannabis and the higher potency medical cannabis. (c) When the Agency or the provider obtains information indicating an individual has a disqualifying offense pursuant to Chapter 435, F.S., the individual is prohibited from working in a position that requires background screening until such time as the individual has applied for and been determined to be exempt from such disqualification. Occupational Therapist
The bill authorizes a pharmacist, who meets certain qualifications, to test or screen for and treat minor, nonchronic health conditions within the framework of a written protocol with a supervising physician. All nurses are required to comply, including those who qualify for the existing exemption from continuing education in the Nurse Practice Act. Transparency in Health Care (all health care practitioners)
If you need to report the offense, submit a detailed letter regarding the offense(s) or complete a complaint form with the Consumer Services Unit and mail to: 4050 Cypress Way, Bin C-75, Tallahassee, FL 32399. House Bill 1061 (Full Text). A health care provider licensed pursuant to this chapter may submit a Level 2 request and make payment electronically or by mail. Effective Date: July 1, 2021
Senate Bill 1934 (Full Text). A pharmacist may not prescribe any controlled substance; however, the Board-developed formulary may include any non-controlled substance, including those that typically need a prescription to dispense, such as antibiotics, and over-the-counter medications. Summary:
The burden to request this exemption is therefore solely at the discretion of the licensee or applicant. Medical Use of Cannabis/Low-THC Cannabis for Medical Use
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2. The appearance of an individual or organization on this site is not intended as or in any manner serves as an endorsement of that individual or organization or any products or services identified on the individuals or organizations site. Screening results shall be reviewed by the agency with respect to the offenses specified in s.435.04 and this section, and the qualifying or disqualifying status of the person named in the request shall be maintained in a database. &u /6_m
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Governor DeSantis signed HB 607 into law on March 11, 2020. After September 1, 2027, applicants must have graduated from a COAMFTE or CACREP accredited program. Requests through the Agency must be submitted using the Agencys background screening website at: http://www.ahca.myflorida.com/MCHQ/Long_Term_Care/Background_S creening/logon.shtml. The bill creates a new cause for disciplinary action against a health care practitioners license for providing supporting information for an emotional support animal, without personal knowledge of the patients disability or disability-related need. Summary:
Prescription Drug Importation Programs
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The information contained in the Public Data Portal link is for organizations or individuals who want to obtain general license information about multiple practitioners under specific board regulation. Effective Date: July 1, 2016
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The bill amends section 456.51, Florida Statutes, relating to informed consent for pelvic examinations. Senate Bill 262 (Full Text). The Department disclaims any and all warranties with regard to the Website and Website information, including without limitation (A) Any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, infringement or title, (B) Any warranty of quality, functionality, operability, use or performance of the Website or Website information, (C) Any warranty of the accuracy completeness or validity of data or information communicated through the Website or included in the Website information, (D) Any warranty of the continuous availability of the Website or Website information, or that the Website or Website information will be uninterrupted or error-free, (E) Any warranty that the Website information or other files or data available for access or downloading will be free of infection, viruses, or other code manifesting harmful, contaminating, or destructive properties, or (F) Any warranties arising from course of dealing, trade usage, trade practice or otherwise. Controlled Substance Prescribing
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Effective Date: Upon becoming law. (a) Final results of background screening requests will be provided to the requesting provider through the Agencys secure web site. Summary:
(e) FBI means the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bill also requires the consultant pharmacist to maintain all drug, patient care, and quality assurance records. Content provided by the Florida Department of Health presented herein is for informational purposes only. The new law added additional disqualifying criminal offenses (includes luring and enticing a child; voyeurism, video voyeurism; and unlawful sexual activity with certain minors). Summary:
You also must make sure that your license stays active if you are a licensed healthcare provider, which means that you should submit any renewal forms and correct any omissions to prevent your license from expiring. Summary:
HB 487 (Full Text). (c)Section409.920, relating to Medicaid provider fraud. HB 431 (Full Text). After receiving Level 2 Background Screening results from FDLE/FBI, AHCA will look if there are Disqualifying criminal offenses in the report. Exemptions granted by one agency will be considered by other agencies, but it is not binding on subsequent agencies. 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. 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. AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE, CONVENIENCE FEES APPLY. HB 843 (Full Text). Summary:
Establishing the Coalition for Medical Marijuana Research and Education within the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., Direct Support Organization of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Financial responsibility requirements are established in the new law for APRN autonomous practice. Written documentation that reasonably supports that a person has a disability may be provided by any federal, state, or local government agency, specified health care practitioners, telehealth providers, or out-of-state practitioners who have provided in-person care or services to the tenant on at least one occasion. If an employee/contractor has an arrest for a disqualifying offense and is awaiting sentencing he/she is Not Eligible to work until there is a final court disposition and the individual is determined by the Agency to be eligible. In addition, practitioners who administer vaccinations or causes vaccinations to be administered to college or university students from 18 years of age through 23 years of age at a college or university student health center or clinic is required to report vaccination data to the immunization registry, Florida SHOTS, unless the student has refused to be included in the immunization registry by meeting the requirements in 381.003(e)3., F.S. Effective Date: July 1, 2017
Effective Date: July 1, 2022
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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. The bill revises the requirements for certain health care practitioners providing an opioid drug listed as a Schedule II controlled substance to inform the patient about possible nonopioid alternatives, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of nonopioid alternatives, and provide the pamphlet as required in section 456.44, Florida Statutes by: Department of Health
Exempting health care practitioners providing hospice services and providing care in a hospital critical care unit or emergency department from the requirement to discuss non-opioid alternatives with a patient or the patients representative and provide a printed copy of the pamphlet. (certain sections become effective January 1, 2017)
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Extend the required annual review of certificate recipients to out-of-state medical schools and allows provision of medical care or treatment to physicians providing both in-state and out-of-state education. Exempts from public records a nurse's personal identification information that DOH obtains from the nurse licensing compact coordinated licensure information system; exempts certain meetings of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators from public meeting requirements and provides an exemption for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the closed portion of such meetings. %PDF-1.5
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), or any portion thereof, include all subsequent amendments to the act. The law grants the Department fining authority for non-compliance with statutory requirements for such matters as security, hygiene, packaging and storage. Amends section 381.0421(12), Florida Statutes, to require the Department of Health to develop and publish on its website an educational pamphlet relating to certain tissue transplants. Summary:
Parents Bill of Rights
Click edit button to change this text. In addition to completing the Application for Exemption from Disqualification you will need to provide AHCA with the following: It is important to note that when you apply for exemption you must provide all arrest reports, including those that were not specifically listed in the notice that you received from AHCA. Summary:
exemption only provides eligibility for employment despite the presence of a disqualifying offense(s). Effective Date: July 1, 2017
The bill authorizes a pharmacist to use certain laboratory or clinical tests, as well as any established screening procedures for which no test is available. Medical Assistant Certification
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