64B8-55.004. Mediation

64B8-55.004 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. (2) For purposes of Section 456.078, F.S., the Board designates the following as being appropriate for mediation. (a) Failure to respond timely to a continuing education audit; (b) Failure to comply with advertising requirements, where there has been no harm to any patients; (c) Permitting a license to become delinquent for fewer than 30 days, provided the licensee has not practiced, attempted to practice, or offered to practice the profession during the delinquency period; (d) Offering discounted or free professional services without providing the statement required by Section 456.062, F.S., where there has been no harm to any patients.