Florida Administrative Code 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Florida Administrative Code – Chapter 64: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Chapter 64 outlines the rules and regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Health (DOH). The DOH is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all Floridians. FAC 64 is a broad chapter that includes many subchapters and divisions related to public health services, professional licensing, environmental health, disease control, and more.
🔍 Key Areas Covered in FAC Chapter 64
Here’s a general overview of what is commonly included in FAC 64:
1. Licensing and Regulation of Health Professionals
Medical doctors (MDs)
Osteopathic physicians (DOs)
Nurses, dentists, pharmacists, therapists
Midwives and allied health professionals
Chiropractors, optometrists, and other specialists
2. Public Health Programs
Immunizations and disease control
Family planning and maternal/child health
HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis
Emergency medical services (EMS)
3. Environmental Health and Safety
Septic tank regulations
Public swimming pools and bathing places
Food hygiene and sanitary facilities
Mosquito control programs
4. Medical Marijuana Use Registry
Certification and regulation of physicians
Patient and caregiver registry requirements
Treatment centers (MMTCs)
5. Health Care Facility Standards
Clinics, hospitals, and long-term care
Licensing and inspection procedures
Emergency preparedness rules
6. Vital Statistics
Rules for birth, death, and marriage records
Amendments and corrections to vital records
📘 Example Rule Sections (Subdivisions)
FAC 64 is divided into numerous subchapters and rules such as:
64B – Boards for various health professions (e.g., 64B8 = Board of Medicine)
64E – Environmental Health
64J – Emergency Medical Services
64V – Vital Statistics
64B15 – Osteopathic Medicine
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