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FL Stat § 456.071 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.071 - Power to Administer Oaths, Take Depositions, and Issue Subpoenas.

456.071 Power to administer oaths, take depositions, and issue subpoenas.—For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding conducted by the department, the department shall have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, make inspections when authorized by statute, issue subpoenas which shall be supported by affidavit, serve subpoenas and other process, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence. The department shall exercise this power on its own initiative or whenever requested by a board or the probable cause panel of any board. Challenges to, and enforcement of, the subpoenas and orders shall be handled as provided in s. 120.569.History.—s. 65, ch. 97-261; s. 89, ch. 2000-160.Note.—Former s. 455.611.
FL Stat § 456.075 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.075 - Criminal Proceedings Against Licensees; Appearances by Department Representatives.

456.075 Criminal proceedings against licensees; appearances by department representatives.—In any criminal proceeding against a person licensed by the department to practice a health care profession in this state, a representative of the department may voluntarily appear and furnish pertinent information, make recommendations regarding specific conditions of probation, or provide any other assistance necessary to promote justice or protect the public. The court may order a representative of the department to appear in any criminal proceeding if the crime charged is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a health care professional licensed by the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 2002-81.
FL Stat § 456.079 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.079 - Disciplinary Guidelines.

456.079 Disciplinary guidelines.—(1) Each board, or the department if there is no board, shall adopt by rule and periodically review the disciplinary guidelines applicable to each ground for disciplinary action which may be imposed by the board, or the department if there is no board, pursuant to this chapter, the respective practice acts, and any rule of the board or department.(2) The disciplinary guidelines shall specify a meaningful range of designated penalties based upon the severity and repetition of specific offenses, it being the legislative intent that minor violations be distinguished from those which endanger the public health, safety, or welfare; that such guidelines provide reasonable and meaningful notice to the public of likely penalties which may be imposed for proscribed conduct; and that such penalties be consistently applied by the board.(3) A specific finding in the final order of mitigating or aggravating circumstances shall allow the board to impose a penalty other than that provided for in such guidelines. If applicable, the board, or the department if there is no board, shall adopt by rule disciplinary guidelines to designate possible mitigating and aggravating circumstances and the variation and range of penalties permitted for such circumstances.(4) The department must review such disciplinary guidelines for compliance with the legislative intent as set forth herein to determine whether the guidelines establish a meaningful range of penalties and may also challenge such rules pursuant to s. 120.56.(5) The administrative law judge, in recommending penalties in any recommended order, must follow the penalty guidelines established by the board or department and must state in writing the mitigating or aggravating circumstances upon which the recommended penalty is based.History.—s. 70, ch. 97-261; s. 97, ch. 2000-160; s. 16, ch. 2001-277.Note.—Former s. 455.627.
FL Stat § 456.081 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.081 - Publication of Information.

456.081 Publication of information.—The department and the boards shall have the authority to advise licensees periodically, through the publication of a newsletter on the department’s website, about information that the department or the board determines is of interest to the industry. The department and the boards shall maintain a website which contains copies of the newsletter; information relating to adverse incident reports without identifying the patient, practitioner, or facility in which the adverse incident occurred until 10 days after probable cause is found, at which time the name of the practitioner and facility shall become public as part of the investigative file; information about error prevention and safety strategies; and information concerning best practices. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the department and the boards shall publish on the website a summary of final orders entered after July 1, 2001, resulting in disciplinary action, and any other information the department or the board determines is of interest to the public. In order to provide useful and timely information at minimal cost, the department and boards may consult with, and include information provided by, professional associations and national organizations.History.—s. 44, ch. 97-261; s. 98, ch. 2000-160; ss. 15, 75, ch. 2001-277.Note.—Former s. 455.537.
FL Stat § 456.082 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.082 - Disclosure of Confidential Information.

456.082 Disclosure of confidential information.—(1) No officer, employee, or person under contract with the department, or any board therein, or any subject of an investigation shall convey knowledge or information to any person who is not lawfully entitled to such knowledge or information about any public meeting or public record, which at the time such knowledge or information is conveyed is exempt from the provisions of s. 119.01, s. 119.07(1), or s. 286.011.(2) Any person who willfully violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and may be subject to discipline pursuant to s. 456.072, and, if applicable, shall be removed from office, employment, or the contractual relationship.(3) Any person injured as a result of a willful violation of this section shall have a civil cause of action for treble damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs.History.—s. 77, ch. 97-261; s. 37, ch. 98-166; s. 7, ch. 99-356; s. 188, ch. 99-397; s. 99, ch. 2000-160; s. 27, ch. 2000-318.Note.—Former s. 455.651.
FL Stat § 456.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.36 - Health Care Professionals; Exemption From Disqualification From Employment or Contracting.

456.36 Health care professionals; exemption from disqualification from employment or contracting.—Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, only the appropriate regulatory board, or the department when there is no board, may grant an exemption from disqualification from employment or contracting as provided in s. 435.07 to a person under the licensing jurisdiction of that board or the department, as applicable.History.—s. 34, ch. 2000-318.
FL Stat § 456.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.38 - Practitioner Registry for Disasters and Emergencies.

456.38 Practitioner registry for disasters and emergencies.—The Department of Health may include on its forms for the licensure or certification of health care practitioners, as defined in s. 456.001, who could assist the department in the event of a disaster a question asking if the practitioner would be available to provide health care services in special needs shelters or to help staff disaster medical assistance teams during times of emergency or major disaster. The names of practitioners who answer affirmatively shall be maintained by the department as a health care practitioner registry for disasters and emergencies.History.—s. 20, ch. 2000-140.
FL Stat § 456.43 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.43 - Electronic Prescribing for Medicinal Drugs.

456.43 Electronic prescribing for medicinal drugs.—(1) Electronic prescribing may not interfere with a patient’s freedom to choose a pharmacy.(2) Electronic prescribing software may not use any means or permit any other person to use any means to influence or attempt to influence, through economic incentives or otherwise, the prescribing decision of a prescribing practitioner or his or her agent at the point of care, including, but not limited to, means such as advertising, instant messaging, pop-up ads, and similar means triggered by or in specific response to the input, selection, or act of a prescribing practitioner or his or her agent in prescribing a certain medicinal drug or directing a patient to a certain pharmacy. For purposes of this subsection, the term:(a) “Prescribing decision” means a prescribing practitioner’s or his or her agent’s decision to prescribe any medicinal drug.(b) “Point of care” means the time at which a prescribing practitioner or his or her agent prescribes any medicinal drug.(3) Electronic prescribing software may display information regarding a payor’s formulary if nothing is designed to preclude or make more difficult the selection of any particular pharmacy by a patient or the selection of a certain medicinal drug by a prescribing practitioner or his or her agent.History.—s. 3, ch. 2006-271; s. 2, ch. 2019-112.
FL Stat § 456.51 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 456 - Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions|456.51 - Consent for Pelvic Examinations.

456.51 Consent for pelvic examinations.—(1) As used in this section, the term “pelvic examination” means a manual examination of the organs of the female reproductive system using the health care provider’s gloved hand or instrumentation. The term does not include a visual assessment, imaging, or a nondiagnostic medical or surgical procedure.(2) A health care practitioner, a medical student, or any other student receiving training as a health care practitioner may not perform a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without the written consent of the patient or the patient’s legal representative executed specific to, and expressly identifying, the pelvic examination. If the patient is conscious, informed verbal consent must be obtained for the pelvic examination in addition to any written consent obtained. Consent is not required if:(a) A court orders performance of the pelvic examination for the collection of evidence;(b) The pelvic examination is necessary for the provision of emergency services and care as defined in s. 395.002;(c) The patient has an emergency medical condition as defined in s. 395.002;(d) The pelvic examination is administered pursuant to a child protective investigation under chapter 39; or(e) The pelvic examination is administered pursuant to a criminal investigation of an alleged violation related to child abuse or neglect under s. 787.06(3)(a)1., (c)1., (f)1., or (g); chapter 794; chapter 796; chapter 800; chapter 827; or chapter 847.(3) A health care practitioner, a medical student, or any other student receiving training as a health care practitioner who is providing care to a pregnant woman having contractions in a facility licensed under chapter 395 need only obtain written consent from the patient to perform the initial pelvic examination. The written consent form must inform the patient that multiple pelvic examinations may be conducted during the course of her care and treatment at the facility.History.—s. 3, ch. 2020-31; s. 1, ch. 2021-126.
FL Stat § 457.101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.101 - Legislative Intent.

457.101 Legislative intent.—The Legislature finds that the interests of the public health require the regulation of the practice of acupuncture in this state for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens while making this healing art available to those who seek it.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-375; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.Note.—Former s. 468.321.
FL Stat § 457.102 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.102 - Definitions.

457.102 Definitions.—As used in this chapter:(1) “Acupuncture” means a form of primary health care, based on traditional Chinese medical concepts and modern oriental medical techniques, that employs acupuncture diagnosis and treatment, as well as adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. Acupuncture shall include, but not be limited to, the insertion of acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body and the use of electroacupuncture, Qi Gong, oriental massage, herbal therapy, dietary guidelines, and other adjunctive therapies, as defined by board rule.(2) “Acupuncturist” means any person licensed as provided in this chapter to practice acupuncture as a primary health care provider.(3) “Board” means the Board of Acupuncture.(4) “License” means the document of authorization issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of acupuncture.(5) “Department” means the Department of Health.(6) “Oriental medicine” means the use of acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Qi Gong, oriental massage, herbal therapy, dietary guidelines, and other adjunctive therapies.(7) “Prescriptive rights” means the prescription, administration, and use of needles and devices, restricted devices, and prescription devices that are used in the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-375; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 38, ch. 83-329; ss. 2, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 101, ch. 94-218; s. 6, ch. 97-264; s. 1, ch. 98-418; s. 90, ch. 99-397; s. 62, ch. 2000-318.Note.—Former s. 468.322.
FL Stat § 457.103 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.103 - Board of Acupuncture; Membership; Appointment and Terms.

457.103 Board of Acupuncture; membership; appointment and terms.—(1) The Board of Acupuncture is created within the department and shall consist of seven members, to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members of the board must be licensed Florida acupuncturists. Two members must be laypersons who are not and who have never been acupuncturists or members of any closely related profession. Members shall be appointed for 4-year terms or for the remainder of the unexpired term of a vacancy.(2) All provisions of chapter 456 relating to the board shall apply.History.—ss. 39, 118, ch. 83-329; ss. 3, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 92-28; s. 102, ch. 94-218; s. 7, ch. 97-264; s. 40, ch. 98-166; s. 2, ch. 98-418; s. 100, ch. 2000-160.
FL Stat § 457.104 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.104 - Rulemaking Authority.

457.104 Rulemaking authority.—The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.History.—ss. 40, 118, ch. 83-329; ss. 4, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 119, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 457.107 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.107 - Renewal of Licenses; Continuing Education.

457.107 Renewal of licenses; continuing education.—(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and the required fee set by the board by rule, not to exceed $500.(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses.(3) The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements of up to 30 hours biennially as a condition for renewal of a license. All education programs that contribute to the advancement, extension, or enhancement of professional skills and knowledge related to the practice of acupuncture, whether conducted by a nonprofit or profitmaking entity, are eligible for approval. The continuing professional education requirements must be in acupuncture or oriental medicine subjects, including, but not limited to, anatomy, biological sciences, adjunctive therapies, sanitation and sterilization, emergency protocols, and diseases. The board may set a fee of up to $100 for each continuing education provider. The licensee shall retain in his or her records the certificates of completion of continuing professional education requirements. All national and state acupuncture and oriental medicine organizations and acupuncture and oriental medicine schools are approved to provide continuing professional education in accordance with this subsection.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-375; ss. 2, 6, ch. 81-227; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 42, ch. 83-329; ss. 6, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 3, ch. 88-205; s. 17, ch. 89-162; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 161, ch. 94-119; s. 9, ch. 97-264; s. 4, ch. 98-418; s. 64, ch. 2000-318; s. 7, ch. 2001-277; s. 16, ch. 2016-230.Note.—Former s. 468.324.
FL Stat § 457.108 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.108 - Inactive Status; Expiration; Reactivation of Licenses.

457.108 Inactive status; expiration; reactivation of licenses.—(1) A license that has become inactive may be reactivated under this section upon application to the department. The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of reactivating a license. The continuing education requirements for reactivating a license must not exceed 10 classroom hours for each year the license was inactive, in addition to completion of the number of hours required for renewal on the date the license became inactive.(2) The board shall adopt rules relating to application procedures for inactive status, renewal of inactive licenses, and reactivation of licenses. The board shall prescribe by rule an application fee for inactive status, a renewal fee for inactive status, a delinquency fee, and a fee for the reactivation of a license. None of these fees may exceed the biennial renewal fee established by the board for an active license.(3) The department shall not reactivate a license unless the inactive or delinquent licensee has paid any applicable biennial renewal or delinquency fee, or both, and a reactivation fee.History.—ss. 7, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 162, ch. 94-119; s. 10, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 457.1085 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.1085 - Infection Control.

457.1085 Infection control.—Prior to November 1, 1986, the board shall adopt rules relating to the prevention of infection, the safe disposal of any potentially infectious materials, and other requirements to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Beginning October 1, 1997, all acupuncture needles that are to be used on a patient must be sterile and disposable, and each needle may be used only once.History.—ss. 8, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 97-264.
FL Stat § 457.116 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.116 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty.

457.116 Prohibited acts; penalty.—(1) A person may not:(a) Practice acupuncture unless the person is licensed under ss. 457.101-457.118;(b) Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any title or description of services which incorporates the words “acupuncture,” “acupuncturist,” “certified acupuncturist,” “licensed acupuncturist,” “oriental medical practitioner”; the letters “L.Ac.,” “R.Ac.,” “A.P.,” or “D.O.M.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she practices acupuncture unless he or she is a holder of a valid license issued pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118;(c) Present as his or her own the license of another;(d) Knowingly give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof;(e) Use or attempt to use a license that has been suspended, revoked, or placed on inactive or delinquent status;(f) Employ any person who is not licensed pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118 to engage in the practice of acupuncture; or(g) Conceal information relating to any violation of ss. 457.101-457.118.(2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-375; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 10, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 85, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 198, ch. 97-103; s. 13, ch. 97-264; s. 5, ch. 98-418.Note.—Former s. 468.328.
FL Stat § 457.118 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 457 - Acupuncture|457.118 - Effect of Chapter on Other Health Care Practices.

457.118 Effect of chapter on other health care practices.—This chapter shall not be construed to expand or limit the scope of practice authorized for any health care professional licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 461, chapter 466, chapter 474, or chapter 486, as such scope of practice is defined by statute or rule.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-375; s. 335, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 6, ch. 82-172; ss. 11, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.Note.—Former s. 468.329.
FL Stat § 458.301 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 458 - Medical Practice|458.301 - Purpose.

458.301 Purpose.—The Legislature recognizes that the practice of medicine is potentially dangerous to the public if conducted by unsafe and incompetent practitioners. The Legislature finds further that it is difficult for the public to make an informed choice when selecting a physician and that the consequences of a wrong decision could seriously harm the public health and safety. The primary legislative purpose in enacting this chapter is to ensure that every physician practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that physicians who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.History.—ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429.