FL H0349

Exempts entities retained as impaired practitioner consultants by the Department of Health from licensure requirements as substance abuse or mental health treatment providers if they employ a medical director or executive director who is a licensed practitioner or nurse.

Authorizes impaired practitioner consultants to contract with schools and programs to provide services to impaired students preparing for licensure as health care practitioners or veterinarians, with the department not responsible for paying these costs.

Limits liability of schools and programs that refer students to consultants when disciplinary actions are taken in reasonable reliance on consultant recommendations and the school follows accreditation due process procedures without intentional fraud.

Designates impaired practitioner consultants as official custodians of records related to licensee or applicant referrals and interactions, allowing disclosure to the licensee or applicant and permitting the department administrative control to receive disclosures allowed under federal law.

Extends impaired practitioner treatment program requirements to radiological personnel subject to certification under Florida law, effective July 1, 2013.