64B15-6.001. Definitions

CHAPTER 64B15-6 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 64B15-6.001 Definitions 64B15-6.002 Application for Licensure (Repealed) 64B15-6.003 Physician Assistant Licensure 64B15-6.0031 Change in Employment Status (Repealed) 64B15-6.0035 Physician Assistant Licensure Renewal and Reactivation 64B15-6.0036 Termination of Supervision (Repealed) 64B15-6.00365 Dispensing Drugs 64B15-6.0037 Requirements and Limitations of Prescribing Privileges (Repealed) 64B15-6.0038 Formulary 64B15-6.004 Requirements for Approval of Training Programs 64B15-6.005 Grounds for Discipline (Repealed) 64B15-6.006 Advertising 64B15-6.010 Physician Assistant Performance 64B15-6.0105 Notice of Noncompliance 64B15-6.01051 Citation Authority 64B15-6.011 Disciplinary Guidelines 64B15-6.0112 Standard Terms Applicable to Orders 64B15-6.0113 Probation Variables 64B15-6.0115 Time Limitation for Payment of Administrative Fine (Repealed) 64B15-6.012 HIV/AIDS Education (Repealed) 64B15-6.013 Physician Assistant Fees 64B15-6.014 Mediation 64B15-6.015 Disclosure of Licensure Status 64B15-6.001 Definitions. (1) The term “Primary Supervising Physician” as herein used refers to a physician licensed pursuant to Chapters 458 and 459, F.S., who assumes responsibility and legal liability for the services rendered by the physician assistant(s) at all times the physician assistant is not under the supervision and control of an alternate supervising physician. (2) The term “Alternate Supervising Physician” as herein used refers to the physician licensed pursuant to Chapter 458 or 459, F.S., who assumes responsibility and legal liability for the services rendered by the physician assistant while the physician assistant is under his or her supervision and control. (3) The term “responsible supervision” as used herein refers to the ability of the supervising physician to responsibly exercise control and provide direction over the services of the physician assistant. In providing supervision, the supervising physician shall periodically review the physician assistant’s performance. It requires the easy availability or physical presence of the supervising physician to the physician assistant. In determining whether supervision is adequate, the following factors should be considered: (a) The complexity of the task; (b) The risk to the patient; (c) The background, training and skill of the physician assistant; (d) The adequacy of the direction in terms of its form; (e) The setting in which the tasks are performed; (f) The availability of the supervising physician; (g) The necessity for immediate attention; and, (h) The number of other persons that the supervising physician must supervise. (4) The term “direct supervision” as used herein refers to the physical presence of the supervising physician on the premises so that the supervising physician is immediately available to the physician assistant when needed. (5) The term “indirect supervision” as used herein refers to the easy availability of the supervising physician to the physician assistant, which includes the ability to communicate by telecommunications. The supervising physician must be within reasonable physical proximity. (6) The term “recent graduate” as used herein refers to a person who completed the approved program no more than two years (24 months) prior to the date the application for licensure as a physician assistant was received. (7) The term “fully licensed physician assistant” as used herein refers to those physician assistants who have successfully passed the NCCPA examination or other examination approved by the Board and have been issued a license other than a temporary license authorized under Sections 458.315, 459.0076, 459.022(6), and 458.347(6), F.S. (8) “This rule shall be reviewed, and if necessary, repealed, modified, or renewed through the rulemaking process five years from the effective date.”