Annual Report and Long-Range Plan | Fiscal Year 2022-23 10 Boards and Councils While states may organize regulatory functions through a collective umbrella or by a series of independent and autonomous boards, Florida’s regulatory work is accomplished through a combination of the two. The composition of Florida’s 22 boards and four councils varies but typically includes members representing individual practitioners from the profession being regulated, public members to represent the consumer, and other members, like from a complementary profession. Boards and councils are staffed by an Executive Director who carries out the work as directed by the board or council. While board members are appointed by the Governor, the council members serve in an advisory capacity to their respective boards and are appointed by the State Surgeon General or the board under which the council operates. Members serve to conduct disciplinary hearings, promulgate rules, develop proposed legislation, approve CE providers and courses, and review licensure applications. The 22 boards and four councils are shown below. Interested in an appointment to a health care regulatory board or council? We welcome you to complete the Gubernatorial Appointments Questionnaire at FLgov.com/ Appointments for interest serving on a board, or the Florida Department of Health Questionnaire for interest serving on a council at FL-Appointment.AzureWebsites.net. Department Regulated Professions and Facilities MQA’s health care regulatory system helps keep track of how well the practitioners and facilities are complying with legal requirements. MQA inspects Department regulated facilities prior to opening to ensure compliance, and facilities are subject to inspection prior to permitting and licensing, after receipt of an application for a change in location or ownership, and routinely to ensure compliance and patient safety. BOARDS: Acupuncture Athletic Trainers Chiropractic Medicine Clinical Laboratory Personnel Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Dentistry Hearing Aid Specialists Massage Therapy Medicine Nursing Nursing Home Administrators Occupational Therapy Opticianry Optometry Orthotists and Prosthetists Osteopathic Medicine Pharmacy Physical Therapy Podiatric Medicine Psychology Respiratory Care Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology COUNCILS: Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Electrolysis Licensed Midwifery Physician Assistants Interested in an appointment to a health care regulatory board or council? We welcome you to complete the Gubernatorial Appointments Questionaire at www.FLgov.com/appointments for interest serving on a board, or the Florida Department of Health Questionnaire for interest serving on a council at FL-Appointment.AzureWebsites.net.
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