Section 64B13-15.004 - Range of Penalties for Patient Care Violations(1) For Minor Patient Care Violations the range of penalties are as follows: (a) First violation - administrative fine of not less than $750.00 nor more than $5,000.00 per count or offense and, if appropriate, a period of probation of not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months.(b) Second violation - administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $6,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.(c) Third violation - administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of suspension of not less than 3 months nor more than 12 months.(2) For Major Patient Care Violations the range of penalties are as follows: (a) First violation - administrative fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 per count or offense and, if appropriate, a period of probation of not less than 12 months nor more than 18 months.(b) Second violation - administrative fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and a period of probation and, if appropriate, a period of suspension of not less than 12 months nor more than 24 months.(c) Third violation - administrative fine of not less than $3,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 per count or offense and revocation.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B13-15.004
Specific Authority 456.079 FS. Law Implemented 456.079 FS.New 2-24-87, Formerly 21Q-15.004, 61F8-15.004, 59V-15.004, Amended 5-13-04.