Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B32-5.006 - Mediation
(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.
Notes
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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