64B5-14.003: Training, Education, Certification, and Requirements for Issuance of Permits
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to complete review of the rule for implementing SB 1040, Ch. 2012-14, §3, P. 4-5, Laws of Fla., which allows for the administration of local anesthesia by a properly credentialed dental hygienist.
SUMMARY: The Board proposes this rule amendment to complete review of the rule for implementing SB 1040, Ch. 2012-14, §3, P. 4-5, Laws of Fla., which allows for the administration of local anesthesia by a properly credentialed dental hygienist.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 466.004(4), 466.017(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.017(3) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B5-14.003 Training, Education, Certification, and Requirements for Issuance of Permits.
(1) through (4) No change.
(5) Local Anesthesia Certificate or Permit: A permit or certificate to administer local anesthesia under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist to non-sedated patients eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be issued by the Department of Health to a Florida licensed dental hygienist who has completed the appropriate didactic and clinical education and experience as required by subsection 466.017(5), Florida Statutes, and who has been certified by the Board as having met all the requirements of Section 466.017, Florida Statutes.
(a) A registered dental hygienist who is seeking a permit or certificate for administering local anesthesia must apply to the department on form DH-MQA 1261 (May 2012), Application for Dental Hygiene Certification Administration of Local Anesthesia, herein incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref, or available on the Florida Board of Dentistry website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry.
(b) An applicant shall submit the following with the application:
1. A thirty-five dollar ($35) non refundable certificate or permit fee;
2. A certified copy of the applicant’s transcripts that reflect the required didactic and clinical education and experience;
3. A certified copy of the diploma or certificate issued by the applicant’s institution, program, or school; and
4. Proof of acceptable certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Rulemaking Authority 466.004(4), 466.017(3), 466.017(6), 466.017(6) FS. Law Implemented 466.017(3), 466.017(5) FS. History–New 1-31-80, Amended 4-20-81, 2-13-86, Formerly 21G-14.03, Amended 12-31-86, 11-8-90, 2-1-93, Formerly 21G-14.003, Amended 12-20-93, Formerly 61F5-14.003, Amended 8-8-96, 10-1-96, Formerly 59Q-14.003, Amended 2-17-98, 12-20-98, 5-31-00, 6-7-01, 11-4-03, 6-23-04, 6-11-07, 2-8-12,_________.