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Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-51 - LICENSURE OF ELECTROLOGISTS AND ELECTROLOGY FACILITIES › Section 64B8-51.005 - Issuance of Temporary Permits (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 478.43(1), (4)
					 FS. Law Implemented 478.46
					 FS.
New 5-31-93, Formerly 21M-76.005, 61F6-76.005, 59R-51.005,
					 Repealed 1-2-08.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-51 - LICENSURE OF ELECTROLOGISTS AND ELECTROLOGY FACILITIES › Section 64B8-51.006 - Rule Governing Licensure and Inspection of Electrology Facilities

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Definitions. An electrology facility is
				that portion of any establishment or place wherein electrolysis is performed.
				An electrology facility may be part of a residence.
(2) Electrology Facility Licensure.
(a) The owner of an electrology facility is
				required to obtain a license for the electrology facility. However, physicians
				licensed under Chapter 458 or 459, F.S., who are operating an electrology
				facility on the premises of their medical practice location are not required to
				obtain an electrology facility license and electrologists employed by
				physicians licensed under Chapter 458 or 459, F.S., and practicing at the
				physician's medical practice location are not required to obtain an electrology
				facility license.
(b) To obtain the
				license, the applicant shall provide information to the Department as required
				by this rule on a form provided by the Department and approved and incorporated
				herein by reference by the Board as Form DH-MQA 1213, entitled "Application for
				Electrolysis Facility Licensure" (revised 05/20), which can be obtained from
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12220
,
				or the Department at The Florida Department of Health, Electrolysis Council,
				Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256. The applicant must
				pay a $100 application fee, which is nonrefundable, $100 inspection fee, $100
				licensure fee and a $5.00 unlicensed activity fee.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-51 - LICENSURE OF ELECTROLOGISTS AND ELECTROLOGY FACILITIES › Section 64B8-51.007 - Fees for Licensure Applications, Initial Licensure, and Inspection

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) License application fee is
				$100.
(2) License application fee
				for facility license is $100.
(3)
				Initial licensure fee is $100 and a $5 special fee to fund efforts to combat
				unlicensed practice.
(4) Inspection
				fee for facility is $100 biennially.
Rulemaking Authority
					 478.55(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.017,
					 478.55
					 FS.
New 5-31-93, Formerly 21M-76.007, 61F6-76.007, Amended
					 7-11-95, Formerly 59R-51.007, Amended 4-18-06, 2-23-10, 3-26-12,
					 3-31-16.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-51 - LICENSURE OF ELECTROLOGISTS AND ELECTROLOGY FACILITIES › Section 64B8-51.008 - Additional Educational Requirements for Initial Licensure (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 478.43,
					 456.013(7) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.013(7)
					 FS.
New 7-22-02, Repealed
					 8-23-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-52 - ELECTROLYSIS COUNCIL - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 64B8-52.001 - Continuing Education Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				The Legislature and the Council have determined that competency in delivery of
				electrolysis services is enhanced by continuous updating of knowledge and
				skills. To this end, continuing education is required as a condition for
				renewal of licensure of all electrologists without regard to the avenue taken
				to licensure.
(2) Each licensed
				electrologist shall submit proof satisfactory to the Council of participation
				in appropriate continuing education. During each biennium, as established by
				the Department, each licensee must earn 20 contact hours of continuing
				education except as provided in subsection (3), of this rule. A minimum of 10
				contact hours must be completed live through either in-person or through remote
				or distance learning courses as defined in subsection
				64B8-52.002(6),
				F.A.C. Up to 10 contact hours may be completed as home study hours as defined
				in subsection 64B8-52.002(4),
				F.A.C.
(3) Those persons certified
				for licensure during the second year of a biennium are exempt from the
				continuing education requirements for their first renewal except for the two
				hour prevention of medical errors course required by Section
				456.013, F.S., and subsection
				64B8-52.003(4),
				F.A.C., and the two hour blood-borne disease course including one hour on
				HIV/AIDS education as required by subsection
				64B8-52.003(3),
				F.A.C. Continuing education requirements must be met for each biennium
				thereafter.
Rulemaking Authority
					 478.43(4),
					 478.50(2), (4)(a),
					 (b) FS. Law Implemented
					 478.50(4)(a),
					 (b)
					 FS.
New 6-1-93, Formerly 21M-77.001, 61F6-77.001, Amended
					 5-11-95, Formerly 59R-52.001, Amended 5-10-04,
					 5-26-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-52 - ELECTROLYSIS COUNCIL - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 64B8-52.002 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Appropriate continuing education" means
				planned offerings designed to enhance learning and promote the continued
				development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with contemporary
				standards for the individual's electrolysis practice.
(2) "Approved" means acceptable to the
				Council.
(3) "Biennium" means a
				time period of two (2) calendar years, as designated by the Agency.
(4) "Home study courses" are those courses
				which are not provided live and are provided in an asynchronous manner. These
				courses include, but are not limited to, digital media courses, mail-order
				courses, courses with pre-recorded video instruction, pre-programed computer
				sourses, smart phone applications, home study, directed study and other
				self-education courses.
(5) "One
				(1) contact hour" equals a minimum of fifty (50) minutes. One-half (1/2 or .5)
				contact hour equals a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes.
(6) "Remote or distance learning courses" are
				those courses which are offered live through electronic communication and are
				delivered in a manner that monitors attendance, minimizes distractions, and
				allows for synchronous communication between the instructor and the
				attendee.
(7) "Offering" means a
				planned educational experience dealing with a specific content based on the
				stated learner objectives.
(8)
				"Orientation " - Standard Agency Operation is the means by which electrologists
				are introduced to the philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, role
				expectations, physical facilities and special services in a specific work
				setting. Orientation does not meet the continuing education requirement for the
				purpose of these rules.
(9)
				"Participation" means sharing in the learning experience in order to achieve
				the stated learner objectives.
Rulemaking Authority
					 478.43(4),
					 478.50(2), (4)(a),
					 (b) FS. Law Implemented
					 478.50(2), (4)(a),
					 (b)
					 FS.
New 6-1-93, Formerly 21M-77.002, 61F6-77.002, Formerly
					 59R-52.002, Amended 5-26-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-52 - ELECTROLYSIS COUNCIL - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 64B8-52.003 - Procedure for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) During the license renewal period of each
				biennium, a postcard renewal reminder will be mailed by the Department to each
				licensee at the last address provided. Failure to receive any notification
				during this period does not relieve the licensee of responsibility of meeting
				the continuing education requirements. Renewal of the license will occur
				according to the procedures described in Rule
				64B8-54.001, F.A.C. The licensee
				must retain such receipts, vouchers, certificates, or other papers as may be
				necessary to document completion of the appropriate continuing education
				offerings for a period of not less than 4 years from the date the offering was
				taken. The Department will verify completion of all required continuing
				education hours through the licensee's continuing education tracking account at
www.cebroker.com
upon the licensee's
				application for renewal of licensure. Failure to document compliance with the
				continuing education requirements or the furnishing of false or misleading
				information regarding compliance shall be grounds for disciplinary action
				pursuant to Section 478.52(1)(a),
				F.S.
(2) All licensees shall be
				awarded contact hours for attendance at:
(a)
				All offerings that are approved by the Electrolysis Society of Florida (ESF),
				or the American Electrology Association, or the Society for Clinical and
				Medical Hair Removal; or
(b) All
				offerings from other states which are approved by the states' licensing agency
				or professional electrology organization, which offerings have been approved by
				the American Electrology Association, or the Society for Clinical and Medical
				Hair Removal, or any college, university, or post-secondary institution course
				taken and successfully completed for the first time by the licensee in a
				subject area relevant to electrolysis. The licensee shall provide verification
				upon request of the Department.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-52 - ELECTROLYSIS COUNCIL - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 64B8-52.004 - Requirements for Approval of Training Courses for Laser and Light-Based Hair Removal or Reduction

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Electrolysis Council will approve laser and light-based
				  hair removal or reduction continuing education training courses upon
				  application if the following requirements are met:
(1) Continuing education providers seeking
				initial approval by the Council shall pay a fee of $250, and shall apply
				through the Department of Health's contracted continuing education system, CE
				broker, at
www.cebroker.com
. Continuing
				education providers seeking renewal of provider status shall also pay a $250
				fee each biennium. To receive Council approval, a continuing education program:
(a) Shall be submitted for the Council's
				approval not less than 60 days nor more than 360 days prior to the date the
				offering is scheduled;
(b) Shall
				have its sponsor submit to the Council at least the following:
1. A statement of the educational goals and
				objectives of the program,
2. A
				detailed course outline or syllabus, including such items as method of
				instruction, testing materials, if any,
3. A current curriculum vitae of the course
				instructor(s),
4. The procedure to
				be used for recording attendance of those attendees seeking to apply for
				continuing education credit and the procedure for certification by the course's
				registrar of attendance,
5. A
				sample certificate of completion; and,
6. A copy of the electrology facility license
				and the most recent Department of Health inspection sheet from the location
				where the continuing education training course is offered demonstrating
				compliance with paragraph
				64B8-51.006(3)(c),
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-52 - ELECTROLYSIS COUNCIL - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 64B8-52.005 - Continuing Education on Prevention of Medical Errors

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Two (2) hour prevention of medical error courses as required
				  in Section 456.013(7),
				  F.S., approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of
				  the Department of Health pursuant to Chapter 456, F.S., are recommended by the
				  Council and approved by the Board.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(7),
					 478.50(4)(c)
					 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7)
					 FS.
New 2-3-04.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-53 - ELECTROLYSIS TRAINING PROGRAMS › Section 64B8-53.001 - General Requirements for Pre-licensure Electrolysis Training Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A pre-licensure electrolysis training program must
				  demonstrate that it will comply with the following general requirements in
				  order to be approved by the Council:
(1) The electrolysis training program is
				licensed by the Commission for Independent Education and the license is a
				current, unencumbered provisional, regular or biennial license issued pursuant
				to Sections 1005.31-.38, F.S.
(2)
				Electrolysis training programs intended to train individuals to practice in
				Florida must provide the Electrolysis Council copies of all documents submitted
				to the Department of Education for initial approval and renewal by the
				Commission for Independent Education. Failure to provide these materials to the
				Council shall result in a denial or revocation of program approval by the
				Council.
(3) The didactic portion
				of the required training may include online or home study courses.
(4) The content of the training program must
				meet the minimum curriculum standards set forth in Rule
				64B8-53.002, F.A.C. The training
				program must provide the equipment listed in Rule
				64B8-53.003, F.A.C. The training
				program shall be located in an electrology facility licensed under Rule
				64B8-51.006, F.A.C. An
				electrolysis training program must meet the requirements for combining
				epilator, laser and light-based training contained by the rules in Chapter
				64B8-53, F.A.C., no later than March 1, 2018.
(5) Electrolysis training programs shall be
				strictly limited to training in permanent hair removal, laser or light-based
				hair reduction, or both.
(6) All
				students in the clinical application phase of an electrolysis training program,
				as described in subsection
				64B8-53.002(2),
				F.A.C., shall have access to the equipment needed for the procedure being
				taught.
(7) An electrolysis
				training program in another state or jurisdiction which does not license the
				practice of electrolysis shall be an approved electrolysis training program if
				it meets requirements substantially equivalent to those in Chapter 64B8-53,
				F.A.C.
(8) Students shall not be
				admitted to the training program until it is approved by the Council.
(9) The facility where initial training is
				offered shall submit to the Council at least the following:
(a) A statement of the educational goals and
				objectives of the program;
(b) A
				detailed course outline or syllabus, including method of instruction, and
				testing materials;
(c) A current
				curriculum vitae of the course instructor(s);
(d) A sample certificate of completion which
				states the number of classroom hours completed and the number of clinical hours
				completed.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-53 - ELECTROLYSIS TRAINING PROGRAMS › Section 64B8-53.002 - Curriculum Standards for Electrolysis Training Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In order to be approved by the Board, an electrolysis
				  training program must meet the following curriculum standards:
(1) Academic instruction to be set out in school
							 catalog.
Hours
(a) Introduction to electrolysis techniques through
							 Galvanic, Thermolysis, Blend, and laser and light-based modalities, history of
							 permanent hair removal, general treatment procedures.
15
(b) Principles of electricity, epilator functions,
							 and adjustments.
5
(c) Laser and light-based hair removal
							 physics.
5
(d) Laser safety and precautions.
5
(e) Integumentary System (skin and
							 appendages).
6
(f) Circulatory (blood and lymph) and nervous
							 system.
6
(g) Endocrine system, including related
							 diseases.
6
(h) Biology of hair growth.
10
(i) Skin assessment, including skin typing, effects
							 of all modalities, effects of temporary removal.
20
(j) Study of blood-borne pathogens with emphasis on
							 hepatitis (all types), and HIV/AIDS.
5
(k) Microbiology of the skin (flora and fauna),
							 sanitation and safety procedures including demonstrations in accordance with
							 Rule 64B8-56.001, F.A.C.
7
(l) Clinic and office management, communications,
							 professional ethics, bookkeeping, and patient management.
5
(m) Study of Division 64B8, F.A.C., as it relates to
							 electrolysis, Chapters 478, and 456, Part II, F.S.
5
(n) Consultations including medical history,
							 contraindications, conplications.
20
Subtotal
120 hours
(2) Clinical Application
Hours
(a) Coordination skills with probe holder and
							 forceps.
5
(b) Insertions.
15
(c) Sanitation/Sterilization Procedures.
10
(d) Hands on Equipment Instruction (Laser and
							 Light-Based). This portion of the training must be supervised by a physician
							 consistent with Rule 64B8-56.002, F.A.C.
15
(e) Hands on Equipment Instruction
							 (Thermolysis).
10
(f) Hands on Equipment Instruction (Blend and
							 Galvanic).
10
(g) Client Pre/Post Treatment.
10
(h) Client Assessment.
15
(i) General Treatment Procedures for all
							 modalities.
80
(j) Consultations.
15
(k) Visuals/Library.
5
(l) Review/Exam Preparation.
10
Subtotal
200
Total
320 hours
(3) This rule
				shall be reviewed, and if necessary, repealed, modified, or renewed through the
				rulemaking process five years from the effective date.
Rulemaking Authority
					 478.43(1), (4)
					 FS. Law Implemented 478.43(4),
					 478.45(1)(e),
					 478.50(4)(b)
					 FS.
New 9-29-93, Formerly 61F6-78.002, 59R-53.002, Amended
					 11-13-97, 2-15-17, 6-13.23.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-53 - ELECTROLYSIS TRAINING PROGRAMS › Section 64B8-53.003 - Required Equipment for Electrolysis Training Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
An electrolysis training program shall:
(1) Have a working U.S. FDA registered short
				wave epilator;
(2) Have a working
				U.S. FDA registered blend epilator; and,
(3) Comply with the requirements of
				subsection 64B8-51.006(3),
				F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 478.43(1), (4)
					 FS. Law Implemented 478.43(4),
					 478.45(1)(e),
					 478.50(4)(b)
					 FS.
New 11-16-93, Formerly 61F6-78.003, 59R-53.003, Amended
					 11-13-97, 10-12-98, 2-15-17.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-54 - LICENSURE › Section 64B8-54.002 - Request for Inactive or Retired Status License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any person holding an active license may
				change the license to inactive status upon submission of a letter to the
				Electrolysis Council, stating the licensee's intention to change the license to
				inactive status. If the change is made at the time of license renewal, the
				licensee must pay the inactive status renewal fee, the delinquency fee if
				applicable, and the fee to change licensure status, in the amounts indicated in
				Rule 64B8-54.004, F.A.C. Active
				status licensees choosing inactive status at any other time than at the time of
				license renewal must pay the fee to change licensure status.
(2) A licensee with an active or inactive
				license wishing to change to retired licensure status during the renewal period
				must pay the retired license fee. If changing to retired licensure status
				outside the renewal period, the change of status fee shall also be
				paid.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036(16),
					 478.43(1), (4)
					 FS. Law Implemented 456.036(2),
					 (4)(b)
					 FS.
New 9-29-93, Formerly 61F6-79.002, 59R-54.002, Amended
					 4-2-98, 9-26-01, 4-25-06, 12-22-13.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-54 - LICENSURE › Section 64B8-54.0021 - Exemption of Spouse of Armed Forces Member from License Renewal Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces
				  of the United States shall be exempt from all licensure renewal provisions for
				  any period of time which the licensee is absent from the State of Florida due
				  to the spouse's duties with the Armed Forces. The licensee must document the
				  absence and the spouse's military status to the Board.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.024 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.024
					 FS.
New 4-4-00.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-54 - LICENSURE › Section 64B8-54.0022 - Reactivation of Inactive or Retired Status License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any person applying for an active status
				license, who has been in inactive status shall, as a condition of licensure,
				demonstrate that he or she is able to practice with the care and skill
				sufficient to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by:
(a) Submitting a written reactivation request
				to the Department;
(b) Paying the
				biennial renewal fee and reactivation fee set out in rule
				64B8-54.004, F.A.C., and
				compliance with subparagraphs 1. and 2., below:
1. If the license has been inactive for less
				than one year after the expiration date of the last active license, the
				licensee shall submit proof of completion of 30 hours of the continuing
				education requirements pursuant to sections
				478.50(4)(a),
				(b), F.S., and rule chapter 64B8-52, F.A.C.,
				or
2. If the license has been
				inactive for more than one year after the expiration date of the last active
				license, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of 10 hours of
				continuing education for each year the license has been inactive and the 20
				hours of continuing education for the last active biennium. All continuing
				education must comply with the requirements of sections
				478.50(4)(a),
				(b), F.S., and rule chapter 64B8-52,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-54 - LICENSURE › Section 64B8-54.004 - Fees

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The biennial renewal fee for licensure
				shall be $100.
(2) The reactivation
				fee for reactivating an inactive license shall be $100.
(3) The inactive license fee shall be
				$100.
(4) The renewal of inactive
				license fee shall be $100.
(5) The
				initial retired license fee shall be $50.
(6) The delinquent renewal fee shall be
				$100.
(7) The change of status fee
				shall be $100.
(8) If a licensee
				wishes to request the Board or the Department to provide a duplicate license
				for replacement of a lost or destroyed license, the Board will issue the
				duplicate if the request is in writing and accompanied by a payment of
				$25.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(2),
					 456.036(16),
					 478.43(1), (4),
					 478.50,
					 478.55 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013,
					 456.025(2),
					 456.036(4)(b),
					 478.50,
					 478.55
					 FS.
New 9-29-93, Formerly 61F6-79.004, Amended 6-29-95,
					 Formerly 59R-54.004, Amended 2-17-00,
					 4-25-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-54 - LICENSURE › Section 64B8-54.0041 - Special Assessment Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.025(5)
					 FS.
New 5-16-06, Repealed
					 2-10-16.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-55 - DISCIPLINE AND LICENSURE RESTRICTIONS › Section 64B8-55.0021 - Discipline of Electrolysis Facilities

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Any business establishment that provides electrolysis
				  services must have an active status license in order to provide such services.
				  Failure to obtain and maintain an active status license as a licensed
				  electrolysis facility pursuant to rule
				  64B8-51.006, F.A.C., shall be
				  subject to discipline as follows:
(1)
				A business establishment offering electrolysis services without an active
				status license shall:
(a) Cease and desist
				offering such services:
(b) Make
				application for a current status license pursuant to rule
				64B8-51.006, F.A.C., if the
				business establishment wishes to offer electrolysis services;
(c) Pay a fine equal to all licensure and
				renewal fees that would have been due for the time of operation without an
				active status license up to a maximum of $5, 000 or denial of
				license.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-55 - DISCIPLINE AND LICENSURE RESTRICTIONS › Section 64B8-55.004 - Mediation

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Mediation" means a process whereby a
				mediator appointed by the Department acts to encourage and facilitate
				resolution of a legally sufficient complaint. It is an informal and
				nonadversarial process with the objective of assisting the parties to reach a
				mutually acceptable agreement.
(2)
				For purposes of Section
				456.078, F.S., the Board
				designates the following as being appropriate for mediation.
(a) Failure to respond timely to a continuing
				education audit;
(b) Failure to
				comply with advertising requirements, where there has been no harm to any
				patients;
(c) Permitting a license
				to become delinquent for fewer than 30 days, provided the licensee has not
				practiced, attempted to practice, or offered to practice the profession during
				the delinquency period;
(d)
				Offering discounted or free professional services without providing the
				statement required by Section
				456.062, F.S., where there has
				been no harm to any patients.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-55 - DISCIPLINE AND LICENSURE RESTRICTIONS › Section 64B8-55.005 - Notice of Noncompliance; Rules Designated as Minor Violations for First Time Offense

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) In accordance
				with Sections 456.073(3) and
				120.695, F.S., the Department is
				authorized to issue a notice of noncompliance as a first response to a minor
				rule violation that does not result in economic or physical harm to a person or
				adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare, when it is reasonable
				to assume that the violator was unaware of the rule or unclear as to how to
				comply with it. Failure of a licensee to take action to correct the minor rule
				violation within 15 days of receipt of the noncompliance notice shall result in
				either the issuance of a citation pursuant to Rule
				64B8-55.002, F.A.C., when
				appropriate, or the initiation of regular disciplinary proceedings pursuant to
				Chapters 456 and 478, F.S. A timely and successful response to a notice of
				noncompliance is not a first offense for purposes of a citation or regular
				discipline.
(2) The minor rule
				violations for which the Board authorizes the Department to issue a notice of
				noncompliance for a first offense are:
(a)
				Failure to maintain on file with the Council the current address at which any
				notice required by law may be served by the Department, the Board, the Council,
				or its agents, as required by Rule
				64B8-50.008, F.A.C.
(b) Failure to comply with any one of the
				display or record-keeping provisions required by subsection
				64B8-51.006(4),
				F.A.C. Failure to comply with more than one of said provisions shall render the
				licensee not eligible for a notice of
				noncompliance.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-56 - STANDARDS › Section 64B8-56.001 - Sanitation and Safety Requirements for the Delivery of Electrolysis

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Handwashing. Proper handwashing is the
				single most effective means of infection control. Before and after the delivery
				of electrolysis services, the electrologist shall wash her hands. In washing
				her hands, the electrologist shall use soap and warm water according to the
				requirements of paragraphs (a)-(d), of this subsection. The electrologist
				shall:
(a) Vigorously rub together all
				surfaces of lathered hands, especially between fingers and fingernail areas,
				for at least ten (10) seconds;
(b)
				Thoroughly rinse her hands under a stream of warm water;
(c) Thoroughly dry her hands with a clean,
				disposable paper towel; and,
(d)
				Turn off the faucets without allowing her hands to come in contact with the
				faucets.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8-56 - STANDARDS › Section 64B8-56.002 - Equipment and Devices; Protocols for Laser and Light-Based Devices

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The Board of Medicine approves the
				following equipment and devices for the permanent removal of hair by licensed
				electrologists if they are used pursuant to requirements established by the
				Board.
(a) Needle type epilators.
(b) Laser and light-based hair removal or
				reduction devices cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration
				(FDA) for hair removal or reduction.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8ER23 - EMERGENCY RULE FOR YEAR 2023 › Section 64B8ER23-7 - Sex-reassignment Standards of Practice in Minors

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The standards of practice in this rule do not supersede the
				  level of care, skill, and treatment recognized in general law related to
				  healthcare licensure.
(1) Pursuant to
				Section 456.52, Florida Statutes,
				sex-reassignment prescriptions and procedures are prohibited for patients
				younger than 18 years of age, except that a physician may continue to treat
				such patient with a prescription if such treatment for sex-reassignment was
				commenced before, and is still active on, May 17, 2023. The physician is
				required to obtain voluntary, informed consent while physically present in the
				same room as the patient. Consent is not required for renewal of such
				prescriptions if a physician and his or her patient have met the requirements
				for consent for the initial prescription or renewal; however, a separate
				consent is required for any new prescription for a pharmaceutical product not
				previously prescribed to the patient.
(2) Informed Consent. The Board has approved
				the following mandatory informed consent forms for the continued treatment of
				minors with sex-reassignment prescriptions:
(a) For patients prescribed puberty blocking
				medications, form DH5079-MQA, (06/23), entitled "Puberty Suppression Treatment
				for Patients with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information and Informed Parental
				Consent and Assent for Minors," which is hereby incorporated by reference and
				available from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Puberty-Suppression-Treatment-for-Patients-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patient-Information-and-Parental-Consent-and-Assent-for-Minors.pdf
.
(b) For patients prescribed sex-reassignment
				feminizing medications, form DH5080-MQA, (06/23), entitled "Feminizing
				Medications for Patients with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information and
				Informed Parental Consent and Assent for Minors," which is hereby incorporated
				by reference and available from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Feminizing-Medications-for-Patients-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patient-Information-and-Parental-Consent-and-Assent-for-Minors.pdf
.
(c) For patients prescribed sex-reassignment
				masculinizing medications, form DH5081-MQA, (06/23), entitled "Masculinizing
				Medications for Patients with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information and
				Informed Parental Consent and Assent for Minors," which is hereby incorporated
				by reference and available from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Masculinizing-Medications-for-Patients-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patient-Information-and-Parental-Consent-and-Assent-for-Minors.pdf
.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8ER23 - EMERGENCY RULE FOR YEAR 2023 › Section 64B8ER23-8 - Mandatory Standardized Informed Consent for Sex-reassignment Prescriptions or Procedures in Adults

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Pursuant to Section
				  456.52, Florida Statutes, when
				  sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures are prescribed for or administered
				  or performed on patients 18 years of age or older, the physician is required to
				  obtain voluntary, informed consent while physically present in the same room as
				  the patient. Consent is not required for renewal of such prescriptions if a
				  physician and the physician's patient have met the requirements for consent for
				  the initial prescription or renewal; however, a separate consent is required
				  for any new prescription for a pharmaceutical product not previously prescribed
				  to the patient.
(1) Informed Consent.
				The Board has approved the following mandatory informed consent forms for
				sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for patients 18 years of age or
				older:
(a) For patients prescribed
				sex-reassignment feminizing medication, form DH5082-MQA, (06/23), entitled
				"Feminizing Medications for Patients with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information
				and Informed Consent," which is hereby incorporated by reference and available
				from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Feminizing-Medications-for-Patients-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patient-Information-and-Informed-Consent.pdf
.
(b) For patients prescribed sex-reassignment
				masculinizing medications, form DH5083-MQA, (06/23), entitled "Masculinizing
				Medications for Patients with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information and
				Informed Consent," which is hereby incorporated by reference and available from
				the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Masculinizing-Medications-for-Patients-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patient-Information-and-Informed-Consent.pdf
.
(c) For patients undergoing surgical
				treatment, form DH5084-MQA, (06/23), entitled "Surgical Treatment for Adults
				with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information and Informed Consent," which is
				hereby incorporated by reference and available from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Surgical-Treatment-for-Adults-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patients-Information-and-Informed-Consent.pdf
.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B8 - Board of Medicine › Chapter 64B8ER23 - EMERGENCY RULE FOR YEAR 2023 › Section 64B8ER23-11 - Mandatory Standardized Informed Consent for Sex-reassignment Prescriptions or Procedures in Adults

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Pursuant to Section
				  456.52, Florida Statutes, when
				  sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures are prescribed for or administered
				  or performed on patients 18 years of age or older, the physician is required to
				  obtain voluntary, informed consent while physically present in the same room as
				  the patient. Consent is not required for renewal of such prescriptions if a
				  physician and the physician's patient have met the requirements for consent for
				  the initial prescription or renewal; however, a separate consent is required
				  for any new prescription for a pharmaceutical product not previously prescribed
				  to the patient.
(1) Informed Consent.
				The Board has approved the following mandatory informed consent forms for
				sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for patients 18 years of age or
				older:
(a) For patients prescribed
				sex-reassignment feminizing medication, form DH5082-MQA, (Rev. 08/23), entitled
				"Feminizing Medications for Patients with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information
				and Informed Consent," which is hereby incorporated by reference and available
				from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Feminizing-Medications-for-Patients-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patient-Information-and-Informed-Consent.pdf
.
(b) For patients prescribed sex-reassignment
				masculinizing medications, form DH5083-MQA, (Rev. 08/23), entitled
				"Masculinizing Medications for Patients with Gender Dysphoria, Patient
				Information and Informed Consent," which is hereby incorporated by reference
				and available from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Masculinizing-Medications-for-Patients-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patient-Information-and-Informed-Consent.pdf
.
(c) For patients undergoing surgical
				treatment, form DH5084-MQA, (06/23), entitled "Surgical Treatment for Adults
				with Gender Dysphoria, Patient Information and Informed Consent," which is
				hereby incorporated by reference and available from the Board's website at
https://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/Surgical-Treatment-for-Adults-with-Gender-Dysphoria-Patients-Information-and-Informed-Consent.pdf
.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B9-1.001 - Abbreviations and Definitions (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.022(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.003,
					 464.008,
					 464.022(4)
					 FS.
New 12-5-93, Formerly 61F7-1.001, Amended 9-13-94, Formerly
					 59S-1.001, Amended 1-3-12, Repealed
					 10-19-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B9-1.007 - Other Board Business; Unexcused Absences

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) For purposes of Section
				456.011(4),
				F.S., "other business involving the Board" includes:
(a) Board Meetings;
(b) Workshops;
(c) Joint Committee Meetings of the Board of
				Nursing and the Board of Medicine;
(d) Where a board member has been requested
				by the Chairman of the Board, the State Surgeon General, or Department staff,
				to participate in a meeting.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-1 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B9-1.013 - Address of Record and Place of Practice

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Each person holding a license issued
				pursuant to Chapter 464, F.S., must maintain on file with the Board of Nursing
				the current address at which any notice required by law may be served by the
				Board or its agent. Within 60 days of changing this address, whether or not
				within this state, the licensee shall notify the Board in writing of the new
				address at which the licensee may be served with notices or other
				documents.
(2) Each person holding
				a license issued pursuant to Chapter 464, F.S., must maintain on file with the
				Board of Nursing the current place of practice. Place of practice is defined as
				one of the following:
(a) Acute care
				facility;
(b) Long-term care
				facility;
(c) Rehabilitation
				facility;
(d) Clinic;
(e) Physician's office;
(f) Home health care agency;
(g) Educational institution;
(h) Office of independent nursing
				practice;
(i) Correctional
				facility;
(j) Mental health
				facility;
(k) Occupational health
				facility;
(l) Managed health care
				organization or insurance company;
(m) Community health facility;
(n) Other.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.001 - Definitions (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Amended 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.20, Amended
					 2-5-87, 6-8-88, Formerly 21O-7.020, Amended 9-7-93, Formerly 61F7-2.001,
					 59S-2.001, Amended 12-11-97, 1-28-02, 10-19-06, 10-15-07, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.002 - Certification for Approval (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Amended 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.21, Amended
					 2-5-87, 6-8-88, 3-24-91, Formerly 21O-7.021, 61F7-2.002, 59S-2.002, Amended
					 12-11-97, 1-26-98, 7-7-02, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.003 - Student Employment (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.022(3)
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Formerly 21O-7.22, 21O-7.022, 61F7-2.003,
					 59S-2.003, Repealed 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.004 - Educational Objectives (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.019(2)
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Formerly 21O-7.23, 21O-7.023, 61F7-2.004,
					 59S-2.004, Repealed 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.005 - Faculty Qualifications (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.019
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Amended 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.24, Amended
					 6-8-88, 3-12-91, Formerly 21O-7.024, Amended 9-7-93, Formerly 61F7-2.005,
					 59S-2.005, Repealed 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.006 - Curriculum Guidelines (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.019
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Amended 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.25, Amended
					 2-5-87, 6-8-88, 3-24-91, Formerly 21O-7.025, Amended 9-7-93, Formerly
					 61F7-2.006, 59S-2.006, Amended 12-11-97, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.007 - Administrative Procedures (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Amended 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.26, Amended
					 2-5-87, 6-8-88, 3-28-89, Formerly 21O-7.026, 61F7-2.007, 59S-2.007, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.008 - Clinical Training (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.019
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Amended 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.27, Amended
					 6-8-88, 2-15-90, 3-12-91, 3-24-91, Formerly 21O-7.027, Amended 9-7-93, 5-1-94,
					 Formerly 61F7-2.008, Amended 11-16-95, Formerly 59S-2.008, Amended 12-11-97,
					 9-5-00, 10-19-06, Repealed 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.009 - Performance of Graduates on the Licensing Examination (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.019(2)
					 FS.
New 7-15-80, Formerly 21O-7.28, 21O-7.028, 61F7-2.009,
					 59S-2.009, Repealed 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.010 - Variance (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.019
					 FS.
New 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.29, 21O-7.029, 61F7-2.010,
					 59S-2.010, Repealed 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.011 - Approval of Nursing Education Programs (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 5-2-02, Amended 10-19-06, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.013 - Program Changes Requiring Board Approval (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 1-28-02, Amended 10-19-06, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.014 - Closure of Nursing Education Programs and Storage of Records (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 1-28-02, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.015 - Standards of Nursing Education (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 1-28-02, Amended 10-19-06, 4-19-09, Repealed
					 2-1-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.016 - Annual Report

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Annual Report for Programs in Nursing DH-MQA 1096, 08/18,
				  is incorporated herein by reference, and may be obtained from
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10244
,
				  or from the Board office or on the Board's website:
www.FloridasNursing.gov
.
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019(8) FS.
					 Law Implemented 464.019
					 FS.
New 6-22-09, Amended 10-10-10, 3-23-16,
					 2-12-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B9 - Board of Nursing › Chapter 64B9-2 - NURSING PROGRAMS › Section 64B9-2.017 - Approval of Nursing Education Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
An educational institution that wishes to conduct a program
				  in this state for the prelicensure education of professional or practical
				  nurses shall submit to the department the following:
(1) A complete program application, Form
				DH-MQA 1211 (revised 8/18), "Application for New Nursing Program, " which is
				incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the Board office,
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10373
,
				or at
http://floridasnursing.gov/
,
				demonstrating the proposed program meets the requirements of section
				464.019, F.S. The application is
				available from the board office or on the board's website at
http://floridasnursing.gov
.
(2) A review fee of $1, 000 for each
				prelicensure nursing education program to be offered regardless of the location
				of the instructional site.
Rulemaking Authority
					 464.006,
					 464.019 FS. Law Implemented
					 464.019
					 FS.
New 4-19-15, Amended
					 4-14-19.