MN SF2851

Expanded "approved accrediting organization" definition for outpatient surgical centers to include any organization recognized as an accreditation organization by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, replacing the previous limitation to Joint Commission or American Osteopathic Association.

Modified continuing education documentation requirements for speech-language pathologist and audiologist licensure renewal to accept either compliance documentation from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology, or standard course information on a commissioner-provided form.

Clarified that licensees must maintain continuing education attendance records for four years to support licensure renewal applications.

Added specific requirement that audiologists and hearing instrument dispensers must include practitioner's printed name, credential type, credential number, signature, and date on audiograms.

Modified occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant temporary licensure and late application procedures to require completion of 480 hours of supervised practice if applying four or more years after initial qualification, with refresher courses limited to those completed within one year prior to application.