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FL S1330

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alan Hays

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes electrolysis and laser hair removal supervision requirements from direct supervision to indirect supervision, removing the requirement that supervising physicians be physically present at the service location.

  • Defines "indirect supervision" as the supervising physician practicing within 20 miles or 30 minutes driving distance and being readily available for consultation.

  • Requires licensed electrologists performing laser or light-based hair removal to work under a protocol with a supervising physician licensed under Chapter 458 or 459.

  • Establishes mandatory reporting of adverse incidents to the Department of Health within 15 days by certified mail, including burns, permanent discoloration, disfigurement, hospitalization, or death.

  • Directs the Department of Health to review reported adverse incidents and refer cases involving potential disciplinary violations to the appropriate licensing board.

Legislative Description

Practice of Electrolysis

Last Action

Died in Health Regulation

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Health Regulation1/11/2012

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