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Declaratory Statements

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

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Declaratory statements are an agency's opinion as to the applicability of a statutory provision, or of any rule or order of the agency, as it applies to the petitioner's particular set of circumstances, per section 120.565, Florida Statutes.

Below is a listing of declaratory statements. This information is provided in the most accessible electronic format possible. To request a different format of the documents on this page, contact MQA_Public Records Requests.

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Profession	Subject	Petitioner	Final Order Number	Order Filed Date
Medicine	s. 456.44, FAC	Richard de la Cruz, M.D.; Diana C. Maccario, M.D.; and J. Michael Benfield, M.D.	DOH-14-1700-DS-MQA	10/20/2014
Medicine	64B8-9.014, FAC	Jose E. Garcia, M.D.	DOH-14-0226-DS-MQA	02/17/2014
Medicine	s. 458.3485, FS, Rule 64B8-9.014, FAC and Rule 64B8-9.003, FAC	Jack Daubert, M.D., F.A.C.S.	DOH-13-1550-DS-MQA	8/13/2013
Medicine	section 458.3256, FS	John Luther Lentz, MD and J. Luke Lentz, MD, PA	DOH-13-0464-DS-MQA	02/28/2013
Medicine	N/A	Richard H. Hubbard, MD	DOH-13-0471-DS-MQA	02/28/2013
Medicine	section 458.347, FS and Rule 64B8-30.012	Timothy Hipp, M.D.	DOH-12-0938-DS-MQA	06/11/2012
Medicine	Chapter 480, F.S.	GMAC Indemnity Corporation	DOH-12-0090-DS-MQA	1/27/2012
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	Gino J. Sedillo, M.D.	DOH-11-3060-DS-MQA	12/14/2011
Medicine	section 465.0276(1)(b), F.S.	Alexis P. Henderson, M.D.	DOH-11-3059-DS-MQA	12/14/2011
Medicine	section 456.44, F.S.	Ara J. Deukmedjian, M.D.	DOH-11-3058-DS-MQA	12/14/2011
Pain Management Clinic	section 458.3265, F.S.	Florida Medical Clinic, P.A.	DOH-11-2607-DS-MQA	10/24/2011
Medicine	section 456.44, F.S.	Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc.	DOH-11-2393-DS-MQA	10/7/2011
Pain Management Clinic	section 458.3265, F.S.	Florida Medical Clinic, P.A	N/A	8/29/2011
Medicine	section 458.3265 F.S. - whether the petitioner must register as a Pain Management Clinic, whether use of website to educate patients would be considered advertisement	V.L. Rajyaguru	DOH-11-1770-DS-MQA	7/28/2011
Pain Management Clinic	section 458.3265, F.S.	Tenet Florida Physician Services, LLC	N/A	7/15/2011
Medicine	section 456.057, 456.058 F.S. Rule 64B8-10.002, F.A.C. - whether a physician who has terminated practice remains custodian of a patient's medical records once they have been provided to that patient, their legal guardian or their parents (if patient is a minor)	Rogerio Faillace, M.D.	DOH-11-1317-DS-MQA	6/15/2011
Massage Therapy	Rule 64B7-28.009(1)-(3), F.A.C. – requesting Board state the formal sequence for obtaining CE for renewal of the license	Dar Mikula	DOH-11-851-DS-MQA	4/20/2011
Psychology	section 490.012(1)(c) and 490.014(1)(b) F.S – requesting interpretation of statutes and whether Petitioner’s work falls under the area of exemption	Dean R. Cauley, Ph.D.	DOH-11-614-DS-MQA	3/14/2011
Podiatric Medicine	section 461.003(5), F.S – whether the practice of offering a tetanus booster while treating chronic, non-healing lower extremity wounds is within the scope of practice	Robert G. Smith, DPM	DOH-11-154-DS-MQA	1/18/2011
Massage Therapy	Rule 64B7-32-003, F.A.C. – whether Physical Therapy Clinical hours at Gulf Coast Community college may substitute for the required massage therapy clinical hours	Melinda Cumbaa, PT, MS	DOH-11-070-DS-MQA	1/6/2011
Physical Therapy	Rule 64B17-9.001(6)(a), F.A.C., regarding approval of certain continuing education for credit	Ian Ross, PT	DOH-10-2942-DS-MQA	12/29/2010
Acupuncture	Rule 64B1 – whether it is permissible for a licensed acupuncture physician to diagnose and treat patients via online communication	Matthew S. Enright, A.P.	DOH-10-2933-DS-MQA	12/28/2010
Medicine	section 458.3265 F.S - whether particular advertisements require registration as a Pain Management Clinic	Florida Medical Association, Inc.	DOH-10-2879-DS-MQA	12/23/2010
Department of Health	Corrected Order: section 458.3265 and 459.0137 F.S – requesting interpretation related to pain management clinic registration	Florida Medical Association, Inc.	DOH-10-2879-DS-MQA	12/23/2010
Department of Health	section 458.3265 and 459.0137 F.S – requesting interpretation related to pain management clinic registration	Florida Medical Association, Inc.	DOH-10-2718-DS-MQA	12/14/2010
Medicine	section 458.3265 and 459.0137, FS.	Florida Medical Association, David McKalip, M.D.	DOH-10-2718-DS-MQA	12/14/2010
Physical Therapy	Rule 64B17-6.001, F.A.C, regarding removal of staples from the human body	Cecille Riggs, PT	DOH-10-2603-DS-MQA	11/22/2010
Medicine	section 456.053(3)(h), F.S	U.S. Healthworks Medical Group of Florida, Inc.	DOH-10-1910-DS-MQA	8/24/2010
Physical Therapy	section 486.201, F.S., regarding referrals from Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners	Bruce R. Wills, PT	DOH-10-1902-DS-MQA	8/23/2010
Massage Therapy	Rule 64B7-26.001, F.A.C. – whether an osteopathic physician who employs a massage therapist needs an establishment license or whether certain medical services are considered the practice of massage	Peachtree Casualty Insurance Company	DOH-10-0834-DS-MQA	4/6/2010
Medicine	section 458.3145, F.S.	H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute	DOH-10-0258-DS-MQA	2/11/2010
Clinical Laboratory	Declaratory Statement	Charles Peloquin	DOH-17-0607-DS	04/04/2017
Clinical Laboratory	Rule 64B3-2.003(19), F.A.C. – whether laboratory assistants (unlicensed laboratory personnel) create a slide for cytology procedures or FNA’s (at patient’s bedside?)	Linda Valdes, MS, MT (ASCP)	DOH-09-2156-DS-MQA	10/21/2009
Clinical Laboratory	Rule 64B3-10.005, F.A.C. – Request for Board to specify the license category that a medical technologist must have to perform listed tests in a Donor Testing Laboratory	Lucinda Ann Olivio	DOH-09-2157-DS-MQA	10/21/2009
Clinical Laboratory	Rule 64B3-2.003(19), F.A.C. – whether a person who places a whole blood specimen into the Biosite Triage® testing cartridge has to be licensed by the Board	Integrated Regional Laboratories, LLC and Miami Beach Healthcare Group, LTD, d/b/a Aventure Hospital and Medical Center	DOH-09-1983-DS-MQA	9/15/2009
Opticianry	section 484.002(9), F.S – whether an unlicensed person could help a customer/patient pick out frames…	Anthony D. Record	DOH-09-1044-DS-MQA	6/16/2009
Opticianry	section 484.012(2), F.S – whether an optician is obligated to dispense contact lenses to a patient who tries to order contact lenses just prior to the one-year …	Charles L. Harrup	DOH-09-1049-DS-MQA	6/16/2009
Medicine	section 458.3485, F.S.	Yvonne Smallwood Scherrer, M.D.	DOH-09-0320-DSMQA	3/11/2009
Psychology	section 490.0149, F.S. and Rule 64B19-18.008, F.A.C. Certification in Biofeedback by a non-approved certifying body.	Ronald Rosenthal, Ph.D.	DOH-09-0300-DS-MQA	3/9/2009
Medicine	section 456.053, F.S.	Andres F. Rodriguez, M.D. Stockwell, Reisman Reisman, Paulk & Taylor, P.A. Karl F. Hempel, M.D. Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A.	DOH-09-0160	2/18/2009
Opticianry	section 484.013(1)(b) and 484.014(p), F.S – whether a licensed opitician can oversee a trained person and allow him or her to prepare, dispense or fit..	Amy Arcand, Optician	DOH-08-2861-DS-MQA	11/25/2008
Chiropractic Medicine	section 460.403(9)(a) and (c), F.S – whether a licensed chiropractic physician can delegate the use of physical modalities to an unlicensed, but trained assistant.	Medical Diagnostic Network, Inc., Gary Greenwood, President	DOH-08-2440-DS-MQA	10/28/2008
Psychology	Rules 64B19-13.003(1)(i) and 13.003(2)(g) F.A.C. - provision of continuing psychological education credit for homestudy courses approved by other Florida health care practitioner board but not the American Psychological Association (APA)	Gournaris, Michael	DOH-08-0781-DS-MQA	4/22/2008
Psychology	Rule 64B19-18.002, F.A.C. - qualifications to us e the title "sex therapist"	Lane, Jeffrey, Ph.D.	DOH-08-0780-DS-MQA	4/22/2008
Medicine	section 458.053, F.S.	Mark P. Trolice, M.D.	DOH-08-0689-DS-MQA	4/16/2008
Medicine	section 456.053, F.S.	Jacksonville Heart Center	DOH-07-2605-DS-MQA	12/19/2007
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S. regarding marketing programs	Paul Befanis, M.D.	DOH-07-1805	8/29/2007
Psychology	Rule 64B19-18.004(5), F.A.C. - signing of a research program evaluation report, by a licensed psychologist, conjointly with licensed professionals from other disciplines	Bennett, Demara, Psy.D.	DOH-07-1200-DS-MQA	6/21/2007
Psychology	section 490.014, F.S. - provision of psychological service s, as an expert in a Florida civil action, by nonresident psychologist (MA)	Koocher, Gerald P., Ph.D.	DOH-07-0702-DS-MQA	4/27/2007
Psychology	section 490.005, F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C. - use of employment as a clinical psychologist, in another state, towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirement	Madura, Maryla, Ph.D.	DOH-07-0701-DS-MQA	4/27/2007
Medicine	section 458.315, F.S. - Whether an area of critical need certificate holder provide crisis stabilization services to Project Access Foundation patients in a hospital and/or mental health setting under the auspices of the Project Access Foundation.	Project Access Foundation, Linda Mendoza, M.D.	DOH-06-2085	10/31/2006
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S. - Stop Smoking Program	Stephen E. Mitteldorf, M.D.	DOH-06-2084	10/31/2006
Medicine	section 456.054(1), F.S. - use of disks to maintain patient medical history and emergency medical information	My Medical CD, LTD, James K. Knight, M.D.	DOH-06-2086	10/31/2006
Psychology	section 947.005(9), F.S. and § 948.001(6), F.S. - qualification to evaluate and treat sex offenders in Florida	DeClue, Gregory S., Ph.D.	DOH-06-0977-DS-MQA	6/5/2006
Psychology	section 490.003(4), F.S. - provision of psychological treatment to patients in another state, from a psychologist licensed in that state, during the periods he would be residing part-time in Florida	Dielman, Marc B., Ph.D.	DOH-06-0976-DS-MQA	6/5/2006
Psychology	Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., § 490.003(4), F.S. and § 490.005(4), F.S. - use of employment in a public high school or community college towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirement	Podolsky, Jessica L.	DOH-06-0975-DS-MQA	6/5/2006
Chiropractic Medicine	section 460.403(9)(a) and (c), F.S – whether a licensed chiropractic physician can delegate the use of physical modalities to an unlicensed, but trained assistant.	Fred Quintana, D.C.	DOH-06-0480-DS	03/08/2006
Psychology	Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(c), F.A.C. - whether post-doctoral residency plan will meet the requirements for a "cohesive and integrated" training experience	Zander, Thomas K., Psy.D.	DOH-06-0184-DS-MQA	2/8/2006
Psychology	Rule 64B19-13.003(c), F.A.C. - provision of continuing education credits to individuals attending trainings under the supervision of the facility’s traini ng director, as well as certain APA-accredited internship programs	Citrus Health Network	DOH-05-1212-DS-MQA	7/14/2005
Medicine	Financial Responsibility Requirements/Insurance Coverage	Radiology Associates of South Florida, P.A., et. al.	DOH-05-1085	6/24/2005
Psychology	section 490.014 and section 490.012(1)(a), F.S. - request for licensu re exemption to serve as a federal agency medical expert, by a psychologist licensed in another state, while semi-retired in Florida	Horenstein, David, Ph.D.	DOH-05-0787-DS-MQA	5/5/2005
Medicine	Laser Hair Removal/Direct Supervision	Randy Zeldin, Esquire	DOH-05-0163	02/17/2005
Medicine	section 458.319, F.S. and Rule 64B8-13.001(5), F.A.C./Constitute active Practice	Robert W. Patton, Jr., M.D.	DOH-04-1552	12/16/2004
Medicine	Patient Self Referral Act/Providing Diagnostic Imaging Services	Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, P.A.	DOH-04-0921	08/17/2004
Psychology	Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C. - billing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner while pursuing post-doctoral supervised experience	Robichaux-Keene, Nicole, M.S.	DOH-04-0492-DS-MQA	5/13/2004
Nursing	Sexual Battery Exams	Scholl	DOH-04-0039	1/20/2004
Psychology	Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(c) 2, F.A.C. - definition of "activiti es related to direct client contact" towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirements	Robichaux-Keene, Nicole, M.S.	DOH-03-1529-DS-MQA	12/15/2003
Nursing	Defibrillate a Patient	Davitt	DOH-03-1381	11/14/2003
Medicine	Patient Self Referral Act/Involves Physician Group Practice	AMT, L.L.C.	DOH-03-1217	10/20/03
Medicine	section 458.347(4)(e), F.S. and Rule 64B8-30.008, F.A.C. and §458.347(2), (3), (4), and (13), F.S. and 64B8-30.012, F.A.C./Allowing Physician Assistants to perform Injective Therapy under Fluoroscopic Guidance on Sacroiliac and Facet Joints under the Direct Supervision of a Physician	Orlando G. Florete, Jr., M.D.	DOH-03-1216	10/20/03
Medicine	section 458.327(1)(a), F.S./Constitutes active Practice of Medicine with a Foreign Corporation	Emergency Medical Associates of New Jersey, P.A.	DOH-03-1018	9/16/2003
Psychology	Rule 64B19-18.006, F.A.C. - performance of a forensic evaluation to determine visitation for a minor child, after providing counseling services to the child and parents	Klein, Robert S.	DOH-03-1017-DS-MQA	9/16/2003
Psychology	Rule 64B19-18.004(4) & (5), F.A.C. - qualifications of a pre-doctoral student in an APA-approved program, as a psychological trainee, with regard to the use of test instruments	Borkosky, Bruce, Psy.D.	DOH-03-0721-FO-MQA	7/18/2003
Medicine	section 456.0375, F.S. - whether mobile diagnostic services are required to register as health care clinics	Progressive Express Insurance Company	N/A	7/3/2003
Nursing	Propofol	Schellhorm	DOH-03-0405	4/29/2003
Nursing	Propofol	Mashour-Smith	DOH-03-0408	4/29/2003
Nursing	Ketamine	Noelke	DOH-03-0407	4/29/2003
Nursing	Skin Suture Placement	Herbert	DOH-03-0406	4/29/2003
Psychology	section 490.005 (1)(c), F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(a) - pursuit of supervised experience with an off-premises supervisor, in a setting without a licensed psychologist on staff	Adkinson, Rhonda R.	DOH-03-0153-DS-MQA	2/21/2003
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(t), F.S./Appropriate Standard of Care	Mark Rabinowitz, M.D.	DOH-02-1930	12/23/2002
Psychology	section 490.003(4), F.S. - provision of testing and assessment consultation services to businesses & organizations by an individual with a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology and human resources management	Tallarigo, Richard S., Ph.D.	DOH-02-1586-DS-MQA	10/18/2002
Psychology	section 490.005(1)(c), F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005(1)(c), F.A.C. - pursuit of post-doctoral supervision in a location outside of the United States (non-military)	Jensen, Phyllis K.	DOH-02-1330-DS-MQA	8/28/2002
Medicine	Chapter 458.303(2), F.S./Services rendered under Direct Supervision	Tammie L. Hilton, RN	DOH-02-1292	8/26/2002
Psychology	section 490.014(2)(e), F.S. - provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA)	Derning, Timothy J., Ph.D.	DOH-02-0833-DS-MQA	6/18/2002
Medicine	section 456.053, F.S., and §458.053, F.S., Patient Self Referral Act/Physician Assistants providing medical services under contract with the PA’s subsidiary and Humana, Inc.	John Sokolowicz, M.D	DOH-02-0673	5/6/2002
Psychology	Rule 64B19-11.005(3)(c), F.A.C. - clarification of the supervisor’s responsibilities when an applicant's work is performed off-premises	VanHorn, Barbara, Ph.D.	DOH-02-0548-DS-MQA	4/19/2002
Psychology	section 490.012(2)(e), F.S. - provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA)	Owen, Robert M., Ph.D.	DOH-02-0516-DS-MQA	4/15/2002
Psychology	section 490.014(1)(a) and § 490.014(2)(a), F.S. - qualification for licensure exemption as a salaried employee of a government agency and use of the title "staff psychologist"	Rice, Bernadine	DOH-02-0517-DS-MQA	4/15/2002
Nursing	Diprivan	Sammy	DOH-02-0365	3/5/2002
Nursing	Laser Treatments	Serpa	DOH-02-0364	3/5/2002
Medicine	section 458.319, F.S. and Rule 64B8-13.001(5), F.A.C./Renewal of License Without Examination and Payment of Fees	Phillip W. Farthing M.D., J.D.	DOH-02-0274	2/21/2002
Medicine	section 458.F.S./Injection of Contrast Media during an MRI	Richard Goldberg, M.D.	DOH-02-0275	2/21/2002
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S., 455.657, F.S., 817.505(1), F.S./Patient referral agreement between parties does not constitute violation of 458.331(1)(i) or 456.054, F.S. with no ruling on contractual agreement between parties	James Norconk, Jr., MD, Paul H. Skaggs, MD, JoAnne W. Wernicki, MD & H. Paul Hatten, Jr., MD	DOH-01-2227	12/26/2001
Psychology	Legal Reference Not Specified - dual relationship with former clients re: writing book where client is the subject	Mora, Ralph, Ph.D.	DOH-01-2204-DS-MQA	12/26/2001
Psychology	section 490.012(2)(e), F.S. - provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA)	Phenix, Amy, Ph.D.	DOH-01-2203-DS-MQA	12/26/2001
Psychology	section 490.014(2)(e), F.S. - provision of clinical and non-clinical services in a Florida rehabilitation facility by nonresident psychologist (TX)	McGee, JoAnne M.	DOH-01-2092-DS-MQA	12/5/2001
Psychology	section 490.005(1)(c), F.S. - pursuit of post-doctoral supervision with an off-premises supervisor	Dodds, Michele M., Ph.D.	DOH-01-1625-DS-MQA	10/3/2001
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(g), F.S., 458.331(1)(i), F.S. and 817.505, F.S. /Petitioner already involved in contractual agreement relating to fee splitting	Howard Tee, MD	DOH-01-1207	7/24/2001
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(g), F.S., 458.331(1)(i), F.S. and 817.505, F.S. /Fee Splitting See Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement	Kenneth Novick, MD and New Interlachen Pediatrics, PA	DOH-01-0896	6/20/2001
Psychology	section 490.0051, F.S. & § 490.005(1)(c), F.S. - whether on-site supervision is required for a provisionally-licensed psychologist that has completed post-doctoral supervised experience requirements	Oliver, John	DOH-01-0455-DS-MQA	4/6/2001
Medicine	458.315, F.S./Physicians authorized to provide medical services at correctional facilities as employees of private, for-profit subcontractors if the correctional facility is approved by the State Health Officer. Federation of Physicians and Dentists DOH-01-0418 3/27/01	Federation of Physicians and Dentists	DOH-01-0418	3/27/2001
Psychology	section 490.012(6), F.S. - use of a pre-doctoral assistant to lead psychoeducational courses	Joffe, Vera	DOH-01-0192-DS-MQA	2/21/2001
Psychology	Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C, Rule 64B19-11.011, F.A.C. - opening a private practice, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, after completion of doctoral internships or after obtaining provisional licensure	Emery, Bret L., M.A. and Emery, Natalie K., M.A.	DOH-01-0101-DS-MQA	1/17/2001
Psychology	section 490.003(4), F.S. and Rule 64B19-18.004, F.A.C. - provision of internet-base d career exploration services via the world wide web	Bridgewater, Lisa G., Ph.D., P.A. Hohnecker, Laura C. Ph.D., P.A. Wartenberg, Carol A., Ph.D., P.A.	DOH-01-0065-DS-MQA	1/5/2001
Medicine	section 455.654, F.S. now section 456.053, F.S./Patient Self-Referral Act involves contractual agreement not prohibited by Petitioner	David W. Shoemaker, M.D.	DOH-00-2454	12/21/2000
Psychology	section 490.003(4), F.S. and Rule 64B19-18.004, F.A.C. - provision of internet- based career exploration services via the world wide web	Bridgewater, Lisa G., Ph.D., P.A. Hohnecker, Laura C. Ph.D., P.A. Wartenberg, Carol A., Ph.D., P.A.	DOH-00-1256-DS-MQA	7/25/2000
Psychology	section 490.003(4), F.S. and Rule 64B19-17.002(1)(g),(s) and (t), F.S. - use of unlicensed observers (Certified Behavior Analysts), trained and supervised by a licensed psychologist, to conduct behavioral observations of public and private school students	Kaplan, Sheldon J.	DOH-00-1255-DS-MQA	7/25/2000
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(g), (t), and (w), F.S./Standard of Care to determine whether shared treatment responsibility model is prohibited	Raymond Gabb, M.D., Yolanda C. Hernandez, M.D., Eduardo Infante, M.D., and James Yelton, M.D.	DOH-00-1228	7/13/2000
Medicine	section 455.654(3) and (4), F.S./Fee Splitting involving a contractual arrangement between parties	Karl Hempel, M.D. and Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A. and Donald W. Dewey, M.D. and Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, III, P.L.	DOH-00-1229	7/13/2000
Medicine	section 458.327, F.S., section 464.012, F.S., and Rule 64B8-9.007,F.A.C./Delegation and Informed Consent	Jack W. MacDonald, M.D.	DOH-00-0569	4/5/2000
Psychology	Rule 64B19-18.005, F.A.C. - providing treatment to a minor child where one parent in a "shared parental responsibility" arrangement has requested that treatment not be rendered	Klein, Robert S.	DOH-00-0562-DS-MQA	3/29/2000
Psychology	Rule 64B19-11.005(1)(d), F.A.C. - pursuit of post-doctoral supervision in a location outside of the United States (non-military)	Hawkins, Antonia, Ph.D.	DOH-99-1568-DS-MQA	12/22/1999
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S., Fee splitting involves contractual agreement not prohibited by Petitioner	Rew, Rogers and Silver, M.D.’s, P.A.	DOH-99-0977	8/25/1999
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(g), F.S., 458.331(1)(i), F.S. and 817.505, F.S./Fee Splitting the Interveners filed a Motion to Dismiss and to see Order relating to Bakarania Declaratory Statement	William R. Cook, M.D. and Gary C. Courville, M.D.	DOH-99-0924	7/27/1999
Psychology	section 490.003(4), F.S., § 490.009(2)(q) & (s), F.S. and Rule 64B19-17.002(1)(q) &(s), F.A.C. - making recommendations for medications to physicians and other health care professionals who are authorized to prescribe medications	Reiff, Harry J., Psy.D.	DOH-98-0837	7/21/1998
Medicine	section 458.301 & 458.311	John Lister, M.D.	N/A	12/31/1997
Medicine	section 455.227(1)(q), 455.236, 455.237, and 458.331(1)(i) and (j), F.S./Fee splitting arrangement regarding ordering of medications is prohibited	Jeffrey Fernyhough, M.D	DOH-97-0332	11/12/1997
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i) and 817.505, F.S./Fee splitting arrangement between the parties are prohibited	Magan L. Bakarania, M.D.	DOH-97-0333	11/12/1997
Medicine	section 455.241(2), 455.2415, 458.331(1)(e), 458.331(1)(g), and 458.331(1)(s), F.S., Physicians Reporting Pursuant to Chapter 458.F.S./Patient-Physician relationship and reporting requirement.	Robert Steinberg, M.D.	DOH-97-076	7/22/1997
Medicine	section 455.236, F.S. and 458.331(1)(i), F.S./Patient Self-Referral Act described by Petitioner is prohibited	AmeriPath and Alan Levin, M.D.	DOH-97-022	7/11/1997
Medicine	section 455.241(1), F.S./Whether or not the Petitioner should provide copies of Patient Records	Hugo Gonzalez, M.D.	AHCA-97-0496	5/2/1997
Medicine	section 455.227(1(q), F.S., 455.236, F.S., and 458.331(1)(i) and (j), F.S./Fee splitting arrangement between the Petitioner and an MRI center is prohibited	George G. Levy, M.D.	AHCA-97-0495	5/2/1997
Medicine	section 458.236, F.S.	Nancy Bryant, M.D.	AHCA-95-01140	8/18/1995
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i)	Christopher Soprenuk, M.D.	N/A	8/18/1995
Medicine	section 455.236, F.S. - whether this Act allows Petitioner to refer patients to an optical shop of which she is sole owner.	Nancy Y. Bryant, M.D.	AHCA-95-00784	6/2/1995
Medicine	section 455.236, F.S. - whether this Act allows Petitioners to perform imaging services on referred patients.	Charles H. Wingo, M.D. and Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, Inc.	AHCA-95-00693	5/10/1995
Medicine	section 458.236, F.S.	Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, P.A. & Charles Wingo, M.D.	AHCA-95-00693	5/10/1995
Medicine	section 455.236, F.S. - whether this act allows petitioner to refer patients to company they are guarantor of a loan for	Stephen G. Sackel, M.D.	AHCA-95-00646	4/27/1995
Medicine	section 458.327(1), F.S. - whether a Florida licensed physician may practice medicine under employment by an LLC	Steven R. Cohen, M.D.	AHCA-95-00645	4/27/1995
Medicine	section 455.236, F.S.	Stephen G. Sackel, M.D.	AHCA-95-00646	4/27/1995
Medicine	section 458.327(1), F.S.	Steven R. Cohen, M.D.	AHCA-95-00645	4/27/1995
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	C. Robert Crow, M.D.	AHCA-95-00405	3/16/1995
Medicine	section 458.236, F.S.	St. Josephs Physician Association, Inc. & Charles Cernuda, M.D.	AHCA-95-00406	3/16/1995
Medicine	section 455.236-239, F.S.	Orthopedic Center & Oliver L. Jones, Jr., M.D.	N/A	2/24/1993
Medicine	section 458.313(1)(b), F.S.	Mayo Clinic Jacksonville & Panayotis Kelalis, M.D.	N/A	7/11/1992
Medicine	section 458.345	St. Lukes Hospital Association DBA St. Lukes Hospital and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville	N/A	7/11/1992
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	Paul Speiller, M.D., DBA Multi Specialists of Deerfield	N/A	7/11/1992
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	Gary Johnson, M.D. & The Green Clinic	N/A	7/11/1992
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	Barry Zaretzky, M.D.	N/A	7/11/1992
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	Joseph Zeterberg, M.D.	N/A	2/20/1990
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i) & (n), F.S.	Anthony Nowels, M.D. & Barry Kaplan, M.D. DBA Doctors Family Care	N/A	2/12/1990
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	John Leikensohn, M.D.	N/A	2/2/1990
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), (h), (k), F.S.	Alan Altman, M.D.	N/A	7/25/1989
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	William Ertag, M.D.	N/A	7/12/1989
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), F.S.	Coral Way Health Provider Association, Inc, Mid Miami Services Group, & Fernando Villacian, M.D.	N/A	7/12/1989
Medicine	section 458.331(1)((k), (n)	Blood Shield, Inc.	N/A	3/30/1989
Medicine	section 458.327(1)(a) and 458.331(1)(f)	Conrad Goulet, M.D.	N/A	3/30/1989
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), (n), (gg)	Gene Myers, M.D.	N/A	10/25/1988
Medicine	section 458.347, F.S.	Stanley Wegryn, M.D.	N/A N/A #2	4/1/1988
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(j)	Edmund Lundy, M.D.	N/A	12/3/1987
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i)	Melbourne Health Association, Inc. & John Lozito, M.D	N/A	11/22/1987
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), (k), (n)	Alan Graff, M.D.	N/A	8/18/1987
Medicine	section 486.171(2), F.S.	Sofia Escobar, M.D.	N/A	1/17/1986
Medicine	section 458.303	David Marcus, M.D.	N/A	1/30/1985
Pain Management Clinic	section 458.3265, F.S.	Collier HMA Physician Management, LLC	N/A	Unknown
Medicine	section 458.331(1)(i), (k), (n)	Robert Goldstone, M.D.	N/A	Unknown
Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics	Second Amended Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement	Henry Schein, Inc., Medline Industries, Inc., Cardinal Health, Inc.	N/A	Unknown
Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics	Amended Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement	Henry Schein, Inc.; Medline Industries, Inc.; Cardinal Health, Inc.	N/A	Unknown
Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics	N/A	Henry Schein, Inc., Medline Industries, Inc. and Cardinal Health, Inc.	N/A	Unknown
Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics	Petition for Declaratory Statement or in the Alternative Petition for Rulemaking Before the Department of Health, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Program Addressing 499.01(2)(t), Florida Statutes	Henry Schein, INC.; Medline Industries, INC.; and Cardinal Health, INC.	N/A	Unknown
Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics	Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding the Department's interpretation of the statutes and rules governing inventories, or in the alternative, Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 64F-12.023(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code		N/A	Unknown
Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics	Final Order Denying Medical Arts Pharmacy, Inc.'s Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding chapter 499, Florida Statutes, and rule 64F-12.012(3), Florida Administrative Code	Medical Arts Pharmacy, Inc.	N/A	Unknown
Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics	Request for Declaratory Statement regarding Drug Pedigrees covered in part by chapter 499, Florida Statutes, and rule 64F-12.012(3), Florida Administrative Code		N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Final Order - Petition for Declaratory Statement	Jennifer Fass, Matthew Seamon, Jennifer McMahon and Margaret Messiha	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	NOTICE OF INTENT TO DENY PETITION FOR VARIANCE AND WAIVER	Amy Larissa Dedea, PharmD	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Final Order Denying Unique Pharmaceuticals Petition for Delcaratory Statement		N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Order Granting University of Florida’s Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding section 893.04(2)(e), Florida Statutes	University of Florida	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Order Granting University of Miami’s Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding rule 64B16-27.615, Florida Administrative Code	University of Miami	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Order Granting Petition for Approval of University of Mexico’s Petition for Approval of Continuing Education Course	University of Mexico	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Order Granting Infusion Partner’s Petition for Waiver of Rule 64B16-28.113, Florida Administrative Code		N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Order Denying Trustees of Mease Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Mease Hospital-Dunedin’s Petition for Waiver of Rule 64B16-28.113, Florida Administrative Code	Mease Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Mease Hospital-Dunedin	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Order Granting Petition - Approval of continuing education credit for college level work.		N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Petition for Declaratory Statement	Century Pharmacy	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	Petition for Declaratory Statement	Galencare, Inc.	N/A	Unknown
Pharmacy	N/A	N/A	DOH-06-1101	Unknown
Pharmacy	N/A	N/A	DOH-07-1612	Unknown
Psychology	Rule 64B19-13.003(1)(b) F.A.C.	Dr. Douglas S. Marans , Ph.D.	DOH-11-1207-DS-MQA	3/4/2011
Psychology	section 490.003(4) F.S.	Katharine Sandell Westie, Ph.D.	DOH-12-0324-DS-MQA	2/16/2012
School Psychology	section 490.003(5)(a) F.S.	Kawanza Dukes. M.S.	DOH-11-456-DS-MQA	2/21/2011
Medicine	Rule 64B8-9.0131,FAC	Michael Dominic Mozzetti, M.D	DOH-12-2590-DS-MQA	12/06/2012
Optometry	Section 120.565, F.S., and Rule 28-105.002,FAC	Kimberly Reed, O.D. F.A.A.O.	DOH-14-1563-DS-MQA	09/16/2014
Optometry	CLF-1801-2300	Kenneth Lawson	DOH-17-1386-DS	08/04/2017
Chiropractic Medicine	s. 120.565, F.S., and Rule 64B2, FAC	Robert Watkins, D.C.	DOH-14-0051-DS-MQA	01/13/2014
Nursing	Supervision of an AA Trainee	Paul Dow, CRNA	DOH-06-1351-DS-MQA	4/26/2006
Nursing	Laceration Repair; Removal of Foreign Bodies; Administration of Local Anesthesia; Offering Wound Care; Care to Pediatric Patients; Precepting Paramedics thru Advanced Wound Care Program	Earl Fowler, RN	DOH-14-0680-DS-MQA	5/25/2014
Nursing	Ketamine	Lancia L. Simmons, RN	DOH-14-0356-DS-MQA	2/28/2014
Nursing	Nitrous-Oxide	Margaret M. Walsh, CNS	DOH-13-2183-DS-MQA	11/28/2013
Nursing	ARNP Ordering Narcotics	Carolann Robley, ARNP	DOH-14-0732-DS-MQA	5/20/2014
Nursing	Nitrous-Oxide	Leslie A. Mellin, RN	DOH-13-2181-DS-MQA	11/8/2013
Nursing	Ventriculostomy Flushing	Lisa Bergeron, RN, MSN	DOH-14-0290-DS-MQA	2/20/2014
Nursing	Ketamine	Wanda Gibbons	DOH-06-1556-DS-MQA	8/29/2006
Nursing	Screening for Pulmonary Tuberculosis	Eunice Jones-Wills	DOH-13-1121-DS-MQA	6/20/2013
Nursing	"Pigtail" Chest Tubes	Dana McCrone	DOH-12-0025-DS-MQA	1/11/2012
Nursing	PICC Line Insertion	Ladena Rhoden, RN, CRNI	DOH-06-1063-DS-MQA	6/22/2006
Nursing	Intraosseous Cannulation	Amanda M. Walter, RN	DOH-12-1403-DS-MQA	7/9/2012
Medicine	Sections 458.348(3) and (6), and Rules 64B8-56.002, FAC; 64B8-51.006, FAC; 64B8-52.003, FAC; 64B8-52.004, FAC	Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal, Inc.	DOH-14-1701-DS-MQA	10/20/2014
Chiropractic Medicine	120.565, FS and 28-105, FAC	Silvia Rosen Halpern	DOH-10-2223-DS-MQA	09/17/10
Medicine	Sections 458.348(3) and (6), and Rules 64B8-56.002, FAC; 64B8-51.006, FAC; 64B8-52.003, FAC; 64B8-52.004, FAC	Gary M. Reisfield, M.D	DOH-15-0182-DS-MQA	02/17/2015
Medicine	s. 456.053, FAC	Lawrence S. Halperin M.D.; and Covalent Medical, LLC	DOH-15-0854-DS-MQA	06/15/2015
Medicine	s. 458.3485, FS	Ricardo Mejia, M.D.	DOH-16-1209-DS-MQA	06/14/2016
Podiatry	Petition for Declaratory Statement	Jimmy Trang	N/A	09/16/2016
Podiatric Medicine	s. 120.565 F.S.	Narmo L. Ortiz, Jr., DPM	DOH-17-1347-DS-MQA	07/14/2017
Podiatric Medicine	s. 120.565 F.S.	Louis M. Newman, DPM	DOH-17-1385-DS-MQA	08/04/2017
Nursing	Injection of Dermal Fillers and Botulinum Toxin	Walter Lampeter	DOH-17-1797-ds-mqa	10/02/2017
Physical Therapy	Section 482.021(11), Florida Statutes, regarding Dry Needling	Robert Stanborough	DOH-17-1605 DS	08/30/2017
Nursing	Registered Nurses' procedural roles in the placement of a Percutaneous Endoscopic	Daniel Sforza	DOH-17-1896-DS-MQA	10/24/2017
Nursing	Administration of Ketamine by a Registered Nurse	Amberly L. Porto	DOH-17-1390-DS-MQA	08/07/2017
Nursing	Administration of Ketamine by a Registered Nurse	Richard P. Pearson, RN	DOH-17-1282-DS-MQA	07/07/2017
Hearing Aid Specialists	s. 484.053(1), F.S.	Allegro Credit	DOH-17-2087-DS-MQA	11/17/2017
Nursing	Bravo Ph monitoring system without the physical presence of a physician	Dabrina Blocker	DOH-18-0001-DS-MQA	01/02/2018
Massage Therapy	Facial Specialists providing massage services	Diana Richardson	DOH-11-1451-DS-MQA	06/21/2011
Massage Therapy	Facials fall in the definition of massage	Diana Richardson	DOH-13-0539-DS-MQA	03/15/2013
Massage Therapy	Administrator of medication	John Thomas Sweeney	DOH-13-0896-DS-MQA	05/06/2013
Massage Therapy	Skin beautification/facials	Diana Richardson	DOH-13-0897-DS-MQA	05/06/2013
Massage Therapy	Myofascial release on the muscles of the pelvic floor	Janet J. Hardy, LMT	DOH-15-0441-DS-MQA	03/25/2015
Massage Therapy	Cold Laser Therapy of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)	William M. Bracey	DOH-15-1248-DS-MQA	08/11/2015
Massage Therapy	Working as an independent contractor with a mobile massage therapy company	Angela Lind	DOH-15-1249-DS-MQA	08/11/2015
Massage Therapy	Mobile Massage Unit	Heather Bryan	DOH-15-1543-DS-MQA	10/05/2015
Massage Therapy	Use of non-ablative lasers	Sinead E. Ferguson	DOH-17-1604-DS-MQA	08/30/2017
Massage Therapy	Lipo Laser Treatment	Lynda I. Soto	DOH-17-1736-DS-MQA	09/21/2017
Massage Therapy	Services to residents of nursing/rehabilitation center	Michelle Lynn Miller-Schumacher	DOH-17-1813-DS-MQA	10/12/2017
Massage Therapy	Manual Lymphatic Drainage	Angela Lind	DOH-17-2088-DS-MQA	11/20/2017
Massage Therapy	Lipo Laser Treatment	Lynda I. Soto	DOH-18-0943-DS-MQA	05/21/2018
Massage Therapy	Myofascial release of the soft tissues of the pelvic floor	Elena Gournelos	DOH-18-0944-DS-MQA	05/21/2018
Nursing	APRN using "Nurse Anesthesiologist" as a descriptor	John McDonough, APRN, CRNA	DOH-19-1500-DS-MQA	9/13/2019
Acupuncture	Final Order On Petition For Declaratory Statement	Stephanie Gil	DOH-20-1109-DS-MQA	07/17/2020
Osteopathic Medicine	456.51, F.S	Ronald Renuart, Sr., D.O. 1901-4960 FLORIDA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICALASSOCIATION, INC., FLORIDA SOCIETY OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIANS, INC.,THE FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC., THE FLORIDA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS, INC.,THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, INC., THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, INC., AND THE FLORIDA SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGISTS AND DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS, INC.	DOH-20-1936-DS-MQA	12/04/2020
Nursing	Placement of dermal and epidermal stitches following skin cancer removal	Audra Hart, RN	DOH-20-2067-DS-MQA	12/18/2020
Nursing	Intravenous Administration of Ketamine to Patients in the PACU	Kimberly J Dixon Godfrey, RN	DOH-21-0485-DS-MQA	04/28/2021
Nursing	Intravenous Administration of Ketamine to Patients in the ICU	Ivan O. Tano, RN	DOH-21-0486-DS-MQA	04/28/2021
Nursing	Administration of low dose Ketamine for the purpose of pain control in the acute care hospital setting	Betterhumans, Inc and James Clement	DOH-21-0854-DS-MQA	06/23/2021
Nursing	Administration of low dose Ketamine for the purpose of pain control in the acute care hospital setting	Tish Haight. APRN	DOH-21-1128-DS-MQA	08/31/2021
Nursing	Administration of low dose Ketamine for the purpose of pain control in the acute care hospital setting	Diana Heese Scheb, RN	DOH-22-0039-DS-MQA	01/13/2022
Nursing	Ordering of Radiology Exams	Patricia Ann Barranca, APRN	DOH-22-0041-DS-MQA	01/13/2022
Massage Therapy	Teaching Foam Rolling/Do-it-Yourself Massage Techniques to Clients	Humberto Fortuna	DOH-22-0665-DS-MQA	05/31/2022
Nursing	Scope of practice of Autonomous APRN	Susan Patricia Lynch, APRN, RN	DOH-23-0044-DS-MQA	01/09/2023
Nursing	Intraosseois (IO) Canulation	Milliken, Carol RN	DOH-22-0817-DS-MQA	06/21/2022
Nursing	Evacuating and Draining a Post-Surgical Seroma	Dvoroznak, Angela Marie RN	DOH-22-0911-DS-MQA	07/11/2022
Nursing	Visually-Guided Sclerotherapy, and Administration of Sotradecol and Asclera	Portela, Iliana Maria RN	DOH-23-0045-DS-b	01/11/2023
Nursing	Use of Methadone and Buprenorphine	Guarino, Mary Lynn Teeter APRN	DOH-22-1312-DS-MQA	10/31/2022
Nursing	Botox Cosmetic Administration	Jessica A. James RN	DOH-23-0849-DS-MQA	07/07/2023
Nursing	Administration of Sub-Anesthetic Levels of IV Ketamine	Ann Davidson-Pohl, APRN	DOH-23-1049-DS-MQA	8/23/2023
Nursing	Administration of Botox Cosmetic and Derma Fillers within RN Scope of Practice	Diana Lange, RN	DOH-23-1313-DS-MQA	10/19/2023
Nursing	Administration of Botox Cosmetic	Lindsey A. Higdon, RN	DOH-23-1318-DS-MQA	10/19/2023
Nursing	Administration of Botox	Maria Schafer, RN	DOH-24-0313-DS-MQA	02/27/2024
Nursing	Administration of Botox and Dermal Filler	Shaina Lindsay, RN	DOH-24-0317-DS-MQA	02/27/2024
Nursing	Administration of Botox Cosmetic, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Dysport	Sydney Canfield, RN	DOH-24-0636-DS-MQA	05/10/2024
Nursing	Administration of Botox Cosmetic	Christina Cremeans, RN	DOH-24-0637-DS-MQA	05/10/2024
Nursing	Administration of Neuromodulator Cosmetic Medication and Cosmetic Filler Treatments	Palak Narula, RN	DOH-24-0640-DS-MQA	05/13/2024