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Balanced Scorecard:
A way to measure whether the key processes performed by MQA (licensing, enforcing, and
providing information) support our vision and our strategic objectives.
CE/CME Electronic Tracking System:
The system used by the Department of Health to track licensee
compliance with continuing education requirements for renewal.
COMPAS:
Customer Oriented Medical Practitioner Administration System—MQA’s licensure and enforcement
database.
Emergency Action:
An action suspending or restricting the ability to practice taken by the State Surgeon General
when a licensed health care practitioner poses an immediate and serious threat to the health, safety and
welfare of the public.
Emergency Suspension Order (ESO):
An order issued by the Florida Department of Health suspending the
license of a practitioner. A practitioner may not practice in the state of Florida while under an emergency
suspension order.
Emergency Restriction Order (ERO):
An order issued by the Florida Department of Health restricting the
practice of a practitioner in the state of Florida under conditions specified by the Department.
LEIDS:
Licensing and Enforcement Information Database System – MQA’s licensure and enforcement database
that is replacing COMPAS in November 2014.
MQA Trust Fund Unlicensed Fee:
A $5 fee collected at initial and renewal licensing that specifically funds the
investigation and enforcement of unlicensed activity laws.
Glossary
See prior quarterly and annual reports for the Division of Medical
Quality Assurance at
www.FLHealthSource.gov .Hover over
Consumer Services, click on View Annual and Quarterly Reports
in the drop-down menu under “GET STARTED” and you will be
directed to a reports page with access to years of information.
MQA Reports