(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.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 64B6-7.008

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
    (2) For purposes of Florida Statutes § 456.078, the Board designates as being appropriate for mediation, first time violations of the following provisions of subFlorida Statutes § 484.056(1):
    (a) Failure to be in possession of records of certification of audiometric testing equipment as set forth in Fl. Admin. Code R. 64B6-6.003
    (b) Failure of the licensee to timely refund monies as set forth in Fl. Admin. Code R. 64B6-6.001
    (c) Failure of the licensee to include information on the receipt as set forth in Fl. Admin. Code R. 64B6-6.010
    (3) Such violations are appropriate for mediation only if there is no allegation of physical harm to a patient related to such violation.
Rulemaking Authority 456.078 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 456.078. History-New 1-11-95, Formerly 61G9-7.011, Amended 7-28-99, 3-2-22.