13362349, 64B15-14.006 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13362349

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Chapter:

PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

Overview

RULE:

64B15-14.006	Standards of Practice for Surgery/Procedure
64B15-14.007	Standard of Care for Office Surgery
64B15-14.0076	Requirement for Osteopathic Physician Office Surgery Registration; Inspection or Accreditation

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify the definition of surgery/procedure with regard to the appropriate standards of practice; to clarify language with regard to the “pause” rule; to clarify requirements in office surgery settings, including surgical logs, transfer agreements and supplies required for the crash cart.  Additionally, the rule amendments clarify transfer agreement requirements.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments in Rule 64B15-14.006 clarify the definition of surgery; and clarify requirements regarding the “pause” rule by requiring the patient’s identity to be confirmed utilizing two or more patient identifiers.  The proposed amendments in Rule 64B15-14.007 require surgical logs to be maintained for at least 6 years; clarifies language regarding transfer agreements, and sets forth updated supplies and medications to be kept on the crash cart.  The proposed amendment to Rule 64B15-14.0076 clarifies language regarding transfer agreements and office registration.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

459.005, 459.015(1)(z), 459.026 FS.

LAW:

456.069, 459.005(2), 459.015(1)(g), (x),(z),(aa), 459.026 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/13/2013 Vol. 39/157

COMMENTS:

From 8/13/2013 To 9/3/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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