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Howell, Buchan & Strong's team can help you with your business or professional license.Designated Physicians: Responsibilities and Required Forms for Office Surgery Facilities
Designated physicians (DPs) in Office Surgery Facilities play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of operations within their facility. From initial registration to reporting adverse incidents,....
Florida Legislators Consider New Regulations for Office Surgeries
There are two (2) bills being presented in the 2025 Florida Legislative Session that may affect office surgery facilities in Florida: House Bill (HB) 309 and Senate Bill (SB) 424,....
New 2025 Legislation that May Affect Health Care Practices and Professionals in Florida
The Florida Department of Health is responsible for licensing health care providers in Florida. Legislative changes can affect the laws relating to practicing your profession. Being unaware of these new....
Helpful Tips: Office Surgery Inspections
In Florida, all applicants for office surgery registration must undergo a pre-registration inspection by the Department of Health (DOH) regardless of if the office is nationally accredited. Once you are....
Helpful Tips – Florida’s Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program Updates
The Florida Office Surgery Registration and Inspection Program is now being administered by the Florida Board of Medicine instead of the Florida Department of Health. You can find information about....
Navigating Office Surgery Rules in Florida: Proposed New Definition for Facilities
Understanding and adhering to office surgery rules in Florida is paramount for health care professionals committed to ensuring patient safety and legal compliance. Howell, Buchan & Strong prepared this blog....
Florida Office Surgery Inspections. Are you prepared?
In Florida, an office that performs surgery, also known as an office surgery facility, must be registered with the Department of Health (DOH). As part of the registration process, the....
Plastic Surgery in Office Surgery Facilities
Every day, patients undergo cosmetic and plastic surgery in Florida for a variety of reasons, from cosmetic enhancements to reconstructive plastic surgery. Procedures such as the Brazilian Butt Lift, liposuction,....
Personnel Required in an Office Surgery Facility
Opening an office surgery facility in Florida can be a daunting experience for an owner or a health care practitioner. There are many laws and regulations that apply to the....
Office Surgery Registration | Do I Really Need to Register My Office Surgery Facility?
The definition of an office surgery facility that requires registration with the Department of Health, according to s. 458.328, Florida Statutes (FS), is: An office in which a physician performs....
Florida Office Surgery Inspection: What Happens When Your Facility Fails?
What is an office surgery inspection? The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for regulating offices that perform surgery in the State of Florida as part of their Office....
Crash Carts in Office-based Surgery Centers | Florida’s Requirements
Office Surgery Registration Process for Crash Carts The safety and well-being of patients undergoing surgical procedures are of paramountimportance. To ensure that medical offices in Florida are adequately equipped to....
