Florida

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Medicine

Florida Statutes require that if the complaint is opened for investigation, the healthcare practitioner be given a copy of the complaint.

It is: reviewed for possible violations of Florida law; investigated if the review determines a possible violation; and referred to the Prosecution Services Unit after investigation. Healthcare Practitioner Regulatory Process Chart (pdf – 80kb)

Regulatory complaints cannot be filed over the phone because Florida law requires that the complaint be signed. However, you may file an unlicensed activity complaint over the phone by calling 1-800-HALT-ULA

Complaints should be clearly written or typed, and signed. Complaints can be filed through our Consumer Services Unit.

Yes, as provided below: Incidents occurring before July 1, 2006 -€“ no time limit Incident occurring after July 1, 2006 -€“ six (6) years. If fraud, concealment or intentional misrepresentation of facts prevented the discovery of the alleged violation – … Continue reading →

Complaints against hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes should be filed with the Agency for Health Care Administration.

No.

If the practitioner is found to have violated the law, the department or regulatory board may issue a citation or impose one or more of the following penalties: letter of guidance reprimand fine restriction of practice continuing education probation license suspension … Continue reading →