The ISU investigates complaints against health care practitioners and facilities/establishments which are regulated by the Florida Department of Health, and investigates complaints against individuals practicing without a health care license in the State of Florida. The Investigative Services Unit (ISU) functions as the investigative arm of the Florida Department of Health, a Division of Medical […]
Tag Archives: disciplinary action
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May
FLORIDA DIVISION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
Questions – Regarding Complaints Against CPA’s 1. Can I search for someone’s license ? Yes, you can in two ways: You can call by telephone to Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395 or there is a licensing portal at www.myfloridalicense.com, click Search for a License, 2. How do I know for sure that my “accountant” is a CPA? […]
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May
Florida Division of Certified Public Accounting
The Florida divison for the regulation of Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s), and accounting firms in the State of Florida, is within Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation or DBPR. The applications to sit for the CPA license, original Florida licensure applications, licensure by endorsement applications, reactivation of a delinquent or inactive CPA license, temporary […]
29
Apr
Licensed Dentists in Florida Must Perform Whitening
In the State of Florida, the law makes it a felony (unlicensed practice of dentistry) for a non-dentist to provide, or offer to provide, tooth-whitening services. The law allows tooth whitening supplies to be sold directly to consumers and it allows consumers to apply whitening products to their own teeth. But actually performing or offering to […]
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Apr
FLORIDA NURSES PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
The following are freqently asked questions regarding prior criminal offenses for nurses in the State of Florida. Q: Do I have to report charges if I completed a period of probation and the charges were dismissed or closed? A: Yes. Offenses must be reported to the Board even if you received a suspended […]
27
Apr
FREC Florida Real Estate Commission
The Florida Real Estate Commission, also known as FREC, is made up of seven members and meets monthly. The commission meeting is usually the third Wednesday of the month and the Tuesday immediately preceding the third Wednesday. The FREC administers and enforces the real estate license law, Chapter 475, Part I, of the Florida Statutes. The Commission also passes rules […]
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Apr
Florida Real Estate Appraisers
The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) is an agency that administers and enforces the federal and state laws concerning real estate appraisal in the state of Florida. It can pass rules and take measures to ensure its full compliance by the licensed real estate appraisers. Florida Real Estate Appraiser Board offers licenses, as well, […]
15
Apr
Florida Nurses and Nursing Students with Criminal Convictions
When the SB 1986 law was passed, it became much more difficult to get a license to become an APRN, RN or LPN, and keep it, if the applicant has a criminal conviction. Below is the link from the Florida Nurses Association website regarding SB 1986. http://www.floridanurse.org/legislative/index.asp This is the cut and paste of the information available from the […]
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Apr
Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Miami-Dade Police Department Arrest Unlicensed Veterinarian
April 2, 2010 MIAMI—Yesterday,the Department of Business and Professional Regulation investigators, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department Medical Crimes Unit, arrested Cheryl Kelly (Shaffer) for practicing veterinary medicine without a license at the Paradise Animal Center. DBPR investigators also issued a $2,500 citation for practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Based on a […]
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Apr
How to Prepare Yourself and Your Client for an Appearance Before a Florida Health Care Licensing Board on Disciplinary Matters
In defending a health care practitioner before his or her licensing board in Florida is not routine for you, the task may appear quite daunting. Where do you begin? Like most every task in law, the key to success lies in preparation. The right preparation can make your client’s appearance before the board bearable. This article will provide some […]