Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B17-8.002

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 64B17-8.002 - Requirements for Prevention of Medical Errors Education

(1) To receive Board approval for biennial renewal, courses on medical error prevention shall be two contact hours and include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety, which shall encompass:

(a) Medical documentation and communication;

(b) Contraindications and indications for physical therapy management; and,

(c) Pharmacological components of physical therapy and patient management.

(2) If the course is being offered by a facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 395, F.S., the Board may apply up to one hour of the two-hour course if specifically related to error reduction and prevention methods used in that facility.

(3) The course may be used as part of the home study continuing education hours.

(4) Medical errors education courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the Department of Health pursuant to Section 456.003, F.S., are approved by this Board.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B17-8.002

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7) FS.

New 10-8-02, Amended 8-18-08, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 196, October 10, 2017 effective 10/23/2017.

New 10-8-02, Amended 8-18-08, 10-23-17.