Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64B32 - Board of Respiratory Care
Chapter 64B32-5 - BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE - DISCIPLINE AND LICENSURE PROVISIONS
Section 64B32-5.006 - Mediation

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 64B32-5.006

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) "Mediation" means a process whereby a mediator appointed by the Department acts to encourage and facilitate resolution of a legally sufficient complaint. It is an informal and nonadversarial process with the objective of assisting the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. When an offense subject to mediation is also a citation violation, the mediator shall be informed regarding the citation penalty for the offense.

(2) For purposes of Section 456.078, F.S., the Board designates as being appropriate for mediation:

(a) First time violations of subsection 64B32-6.001(2), F.A.C., failure to respond to a continuing education audit.

(b) Failure to notify the Department of a change of address as required by Rule 64B32-1.006, F.A.C., if there is a dispute and the Respondent did not timely respond to a notice of noncompliance.

(c) Issuance of a bad check to the Department under Section 468.365(1)(l), F.S., if there is a dispute and the Respondent did not timely respond to a notice of noncompliance.

(d) Violation of continuing education requirements under Section 468.361, F.S.

(e) Unprofessional conduct violations under Rule 64B32-5.003, F.A.C.

(f) Exercising influence on a patient to exploit the patient for financial gain under Section 468.365(1)(u), F.S.

(g) Failure to pay required fees and/or fines in a timely matter if disputed under Section 468.365(1)(i), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 456.078 FS. Law Implemented 456.078 FS.

New 3-21-95, Formerly 59R-74.005, 64B8-74.005, Amended 5-31-04.

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