FL S1216

Requires internal risk managers at licensed facilities to report all allegations of sexual misconduct by licensed health care practitioners involving patients to the Department of Health within 30 days of each separate allegation.

Increases maximum administrative fines for violations of reporting requirements from $5,000 to $10,000 for single incidents or isolated nonwillful violations.

Increases maximum administrative fines for repeated nonwillful violations from $10,000 to $15,000 per violation.

Increases maximum administrative fines for intentional and willful violations from $25,000 to $30,000 per violation, per day.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.