Bill > H0819

This bill makes several changes to Florida law related to health and professional licensing. It allows the Department of Health (DOH) to obtain reproductions of licenses from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) for identity verification during investigations and for reproducing DOH-issued licenses. The bill also updates procedures for obtaining informed consent for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) testing, distinguishing between health care settings and non-health care settings, and clarifies that members of the public cannot be charged for examinations, investigations, or autopsies performed by medical examiners to determine the cause of death. Additionally, it clarifies the DOH's duty to maintain the confidentiality of certain patient records and allows licensees under investigation to inspect or receive copies of relevant patient records, while still requiring confidentiality. The bill revises various fees and continuing education requirements for medical licensees, modifies provisions for professions including certified nursing assistants, dental laboratory operators, midwives, registered dietitians, nursing home administrators, and massage therapy apprentices, and ensures that a healthcare provider remains an agent for a specified period even after becoming ineligible to provide services.