Laws and Rules for Florida Healthcare Practitioners
Activity Release: 02/27/2021
Activity Expiration:02/26/2023
ACTIVITY NEED/PURPOSE:
The purpose of this continuing education activity is to provide an overview
of laws and rules governing Florida allopathic and osteopathic physicians,
advanced practice registered nurses, and physician and anesthesiology
assistants in order to facilitate compliance and improve patient care.
Information contained in this activity is intended for use as a learning
tool to promote understanding of laws and rules applied to the practice
of healthcare practitioners licensed in Florida.
AUDIENCE:
This CME activity is accredited for allopathic and osteopathic physicians,
advanced practice registered nurses, and physician and anesthesiology
assistants. This activity meets Florida Board of Nursing licensure requirement
for advanced practice registered nurses.
OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the licensing and regulation processes for healthcare practitioners
in Florida.
2. Describe the three bureaus of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance
under the Florida Department of Health.
3. Define the meaning of the term ‘legally sufficient’ complaint
against healthcare practitioners.
4. Discuss Florida regulations relative to practice standards for providing
telehealth services.
5. Explain the circumstances under which patient information may be disclosed
by healthcare practitioners.
6. Discuss the Florida Laws and Rules specific to the Nurse Practice Act
governing the practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
DISCLOSURES:
* No Commercial Interest
* No relevant financial interest by authors, reviewers, or CME Committee Planners.
* No investigational products/products not labeled for use is mentioned
within the enduring CME activity.
DISCLAIMER:
In no event will Flagler Hospital be liable for any decision made or action
taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Adobe reader to access power point slides.
DIRECTIONS AND HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT:
1. Review CME adobe pdf
presentation slides.
2. After completion of CME activity, pass the
post-test
(with a grade of 80% or higher) and complete the CME evaluation.
3. Earned credit will be reported to CE Broker by CME Office personnel
once post-test has been processed. CME certificate is available upon request
to CME office personnel.
ACCREDITATION/CREDIT STATEMENT:
Flagler Hospital is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
Flagler Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of one
2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.
Flagler Hospital is accredited byFlorida Board of Nursing 50-664 for continuing
education units. This activity meets Florida Board of Nursing licensure
requirement for APRNs.
