64B17-8.002: Requirements for Prevention of Medical Errors Education
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to require additional continuing education for those licensed in the first half of the biennium.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Requirements for Prevention of Medical Errors Education.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013(7) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
64B17-8.002 Requirements for Prevention of Medical Errors Education.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Every person licensed pursuant to Chapter 486, F.S., shall be required to complete two contact hours of education in the prevention of medical errors in the twenty-four months preceding each biennial renewal period as established by the Department.
(3) through (5) renumbered (4) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(7) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7) FS. History–New 10-8-02, Amended 8-18-08,_______.