Title XXXIIREGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 456 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS: GENERAL PROVISIONS 456.0635 Medicaid fraud; disqualification for license, certificate, or registration. — (1)Medicaid fraud in the practice of a health care profession is prohibited. (2)Each board within the jurisdiction of the department, or the department if there is no board, shall refuse to […]
Tag Archives: Florida nurses
5
Feb
Fraud Law in Florida May Curtail Some Medical Careers
TALLAHASSEE – A Florida state law designed mainly to crack down on Medicaid fraud is having unexpected consequences by keeping some health care professionals from getting or keeping their licenses at a time when the state is suffering a shortage. This little-noticed provision in the 160-page measure is preventing doctors, nurses, pharmacists and lab technicians from working […]
16
Sep
Florida Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Criminal and Disciplinary History
All individuals who are considering entering the nursing profession as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and who may have a criminal history often ask about potential barriers to licensure following successful completion of an approved training program. While it would be nice to know this prior to making a decision to enter the program, obtaining […]
23
Aug
Foreign Doctors in United States Retrained as Nurses in Program at Florida International University
Irene Mahr, of the St. Petersburg Times, writes that if you check into Largo Medical Center any time soon, there’s a chance your nurse could be a former doctor. The hospital is one of several locally that are joining with Florida International University to fund a unique program to recruit foreign doctors living in the […]
13
Jul
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Protects Consumers with Statewide Unlicensed Activity Operation
TALLAHASSEE—The last week of June, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted its statewide unlicensed activity operation. Sweep and sting operations were held throughout Florida to protect consumers from the personal and financial harm that can result from hiring unlicensed individuals. DBPR partnered with local law enforcement agencies, building departments, and workers’ compensation representatives […]
27
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 […]
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 […]
7
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 […]