PSU reviews cases where a health care practitioner may pose an immediate danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the public. If a health care practitioner is found to be a threat to themselves or others, as outlined under section 120.60(6), Florida Statutes, the Department may restrict or suspend their license through an emergency order. In FY 2023-24, the Department issued a total of 263 emergency orders, where 35.4% were EROs and 64.6% were ESOs. This careful intervention maintains the integrity of the disciplinary process, which is essential for maintaining professional standards within the health care community and helps prevent potential harm to patients that could otherwise lead to severe consequences. Table 7: Emergency Orders Issued PROFESSION EMERGENCY RESTRICTIONS EMERGENCY SUSPENSIONS TOTAL EMERGENCY ORDERS Chiropractic Medicine Chiropractic Physician 1 1 2 Clinical Laboratory Personnel Clinical Laboratory Personnel 1 0 1 Dentistry Dentist 0 1 1 Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician 1 1 2 Paramedic 1 1 2 Massage Therapy Massage Establishment 0 45 45 Massage Therapist 10 13 23 Medicine Medical Doctor 5 11 16 Resident Registration 0 1 1 Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 3 5 8 Certified Nursing Assistant 4 41 45 Licensed Practical Nurse 14 11 25 Registered Nurse 46 20 66 48 MQA Annual Report and Long-Range Plan | FY 2023-24
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