64B5-14.0032: Use of Physician Anesthesiologist
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment allows pediatric dentists to transfer conscious sedation permits to a pediatric conscious sedation permits at the next biennial renewal.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment sets forth the criteria for pediatric dentists to transfer conscious sedation permits to a pediatric conscious sedation permits at the next biennial renewal.
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:
64B5-14.0032 Use of Physician Anesthesiologist.
(1) No change.
(2) Pediatric Conscious Sedation Permit Holders: Pursuant to this rule section and notwithstanding any other rule provisions to the contrary, a pediatric dentist, as recognized by the American Dental Association, who has an active pediatric conscious sedation permit may perform dental treatment on pediatric patients in their respective outpatient dental office under any level of sedation when the anesthesia is performed and administered by a physician anesthesiologist. Until the end of the next biennial renewal cycle, following the effective date of this rule, pediatric dentists who hold a pediatric sedation permit or a conscious sedation permit are deemed to have met the permit requirement of this subsection. Pediatric dentists who hold a conscious sedation permit only, may transfer their conscious sedation permit to a pediatric conscious sedation permit for no additional costs beyond the biennial renewal fee at the next biennial renewal cycle following the effective date of this rule. All of the following conditions shall be met:
(a) through (e) No change.
(3) through (4) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 466.004(4), 466.017(3) FS. Law Implemented 466.017(3) FS. History–New 8-20-12, Amended_________.