Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Emergency Medical Operations
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64J-2.011: Trauma Center Requirements
64J-2.012: Process for the Approval of Trauma Centers
64J-2.013: Extension of Application Period
64J-2.014: Certificate of Approval
64J-2.015: Process for Renewal of Trauma Centers
64J-2.016: Site Visits and Approval
64J-2.017: Application by Hospital Denied Approval
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This notice is to alert the public that the Office of Trauma is seeking input in the development of revisions to the Trauma Center Standards DOH Pamphlet 150-9 and the above referenced rules applicable to the trauma center standards and letter of intent and application processes. A copy of the proposed revisions to the Trauma Center Pamphlet DOH 150-9 and the above referenced rules are available on the Office of Trauma Website, “Events and Notices” at the following link: http://doh.state.fl.us/demo/Trauma/index.html
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Trauma center standards, letter of intent and application submission processes.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 395.4025, 395.405 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 395.401, 395.4015, 395.402, 395.4025, 395.404, 395.4045, 395.405 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 2:00 p.m. EST (1:00 p.m. CST)
PLACE: Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Operations, Capital Circle Office Complex, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 180, Tallahassee, FL
Participation in the workshop is available through conference call at the following number: Conference Call Number: (888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2354440.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 1 day before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Janet Collins, (850)245-4444, ext. 2775. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Susan McDevitt, Office of Trauma, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-18, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1738, (850)245-4440, ext. 2760; Email: susan_mcdevitt@doh.state.fl.us; Fax: (850)488-2512

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.