64B32-5.006. Mediation

64B32-5.006 Mediation. (1) “Mediation” means a process whereby a mediator appointed by the Department acts to encourage and facilitate resolution of a legally sufficient complaint. It is an informal and nonadversarial process with the objective of assisting the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. When an offense subject to mediation is also a citation violation, the mediator shall be informed regarding the citation penalty for the offense. (2) For purposes of Section 456.078, F.S., the Board designates as being appropriate for mediation: (a) First time violations of subsection 64B32-6.001(2), F.A.C., failure to respond to a continuing education audit. (b) Failure to notify the Department of a change of address as required by Rule 64B32-1.006, F.A.C., if there is a dispute and the Respondent did not timely respond to a notice of noncompliance. (c) Issuance of a bad check to the Department under Section 468.365(1)(l), F.S., if there is a dispute and the Respondent did not timely respond to a notice of noncompliance. (d) Violation of continuing education requirements under Section 468.361, F.S. (e) Unprofessional conduct violations under Rule 64B32-5.003, F.A.C. (f) Exercising influence on a patient to exploit the patient for financial gain under Section 468.365(1)(u), F.S. (g) Failure to pay required fees and/or fines in a timely matter if disputed under Section 468.365(1)(i), F.S.