Definitions

64B15-6.001 Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment will define and clarify the meaning and duties of the term “indirect supervision”. The amendment will also remove the sunset provision as it is no longer required.

SUMMARY: To define, clarify and update the rule text.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this rule 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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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 to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 459.005 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 459.022 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Brittany Auclair, Executive Director, Board of Osteopathic Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256, (850) 245-4161 or by email at Brittany.Auclair@flhealth.gov.

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B15-6.001 Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment will define and clarify the meaning and duties of the term “indirect supervision”. The amendment will also remove the sunset provision as it is no longer required.

SUMMARY: To define, clarify and update the rule text.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this rule 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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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 to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 459.005 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 459.022 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Brittany Auclair, Executive Director, Board of Osteopathic Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256, (850) 245-4161 or by email at Brittany.Auclair@flhealth.gov.

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B15-6.001 Definitions.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) The term “indirect supervision” as used herein refers to the easy availability or of the supervising physician to the physician assistant , which includes the ability to communicate by telecommunications. The supervising physician must be within reasonable physical proximity.

(6) through (7) No change.

(8) “This rule shall be reviewed, and if necessary, repealed, modified, or renewed through the rulemaking process five years from the effective date.”

Rulemaking Authority 459.005 FS. Law Implemented 459.022 FS. History–New 10-18-77, Formerly 21R-6.01, Amended 10-28-87, 4-18-89, 9-26-90, 3-16-92, Formerly 21R-6.001, Amended 2-20-94, Formerly 61F9-6.001, 59W-6.001, Amended 6-7-98, 3-17-99, 7-13-03, 8-19-25 .

64B15-6.001 Definitions.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) The term “indirect supervision” as used herein refers to the easy availability or physical presence of the supervising physician to the physician assistant for consultation and direction of the physician assistant’s action.

(6) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 459.005 FS. Law Implemented 459.022 FS. History–New 10-18-77, Formerly 21R-6.01, Amended 10-28-87, 4-18-89, 9-26-90, 3-16-92, Formerly 21R-6.001, Amended 2-20-94, Formerly 61F9-6.001, 59W-6.001, Amended 6-7-98, 3-17-99, 7-13-03, 8-19-25, .