Q4_09-17-2018

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. Controlled Substances, Ch. 2018-13, Laws of Florida: Legislation intended to combat opioid abuse by establishing prescribing limits, mandating continuing education for health care professionals, and expanding the use of Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. E-FORCSE: Electronic-Florida Online Reporting of Controlled Substance Evaluation Program, a prescription drug monitoring program encouraging safer prescribing of controlled substances that aims to reduce drug abuse and diversion within the state of Florida. Emergency Action: An action taken by the State Surgeon General to suspend or restrict the ability to practice 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. 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. SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. This is a tool used in the creation of MQA’s strategic plan to ensure optimal operation and adaptability in the future. ULA: Unlicensed activity. Potentially dangerous activity by an unlicensed person that could cause injury, disease, or death. GLOSSARY MQA Q4 2017-2018 17