Florida Regulations 64B13-15.004: Range of Penalties for Patient Care Violations
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(1) For Minor Patient Care Violations the range of penalties are as follows:
(a) First violation – administrative fine of not less than $750.00 nor more than $5,000.00 per count or offense and, if appropriate, a period of probation of not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months.
(b) Second violation – administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $6,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.
(c) Third violation – administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of suspension of not less than 3 months nor more than 12 months.
(2) For Major Patient Care Violations the range of penalties are as follows:
(a) First violation – administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 per count or offense and, if appropriate, a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.
(b) Second violation – administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation and, if appropriate, a period of suspension of not less than 12 months nor more than 24 months.
(c) Third violation – administrative fine of not less than $3,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and revocation.
Rulemaking Authority 456.079 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 456.079. History-New 2-24-87, Formerly 21Q-15.004, 61F8-15.004, 59V-15.004, Amended 5-13-04.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 64B13-15.004
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(b) Second violation – administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $6,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.
(c) Third violation – administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of suspension of not less than 3 months nor more than 12 months.
(2) For Major Patient Care Violations the range of penalties are as follows:
(a) First violation – administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 per count or offense and, if appropriate, a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.
(b) Second violation – administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation and, if appropriate, a period of suspension of not less than 12 months nor more than 24 months.
(c) Third violation – administrative fine of not less than $3,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and revocation.
Rulemaking Authority 456.079 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 456.079. History-New 2-24-87, Formerly 21Q-15.004, 61F8-15.004, 59V-15.004, Amended 5-13-04.