§ 86-138. Permit requirements.

(a)

Requirements. A separate permit is required for each high prescribing health clinic location. At least one applicant for a permit shall be the medical director of the high prescribing health clinic. The applicant(s) shall be fully responsible for compliance with this section.

(b)

Permit fee. Each high prescribing health clinic operating in Pinellas County under this article shall pay an annual fee of $1,500.00 to recoup the cost of maintaining this article.

(1)

The permitee may receive a permit rate reduction equal to the application fee of $250.00 by providing:

i.

A clear operational plan that explains the patient assessment procedures, referral opportunities discussed, pregnancy assessment procedures, and any other screening procedures conducted by the permitee. The operational plan must clearly explain how these areas are approached and must be accompanied by a copy of the valid assessment tool being used prior to prescribing pain medication; and

ii.

Verification of user access to the Florida prescription drug monitoring program to enable patient due diligence by the physicians.

(2)

This information must accompany the notarized application packet and is subject to further verification during site visits.

(c)

Permit renewal. The permit required for operating a high prescribing health clinic under this article shall be valid for one year beginning upon date of issuance by the department, unless otherwise provided for in this article. If required, a renewal permit shall be issued by the department after payment of the annual application and permit fee provided the high prescribing health clinic named in the renewal application and all information on the application is in compliance with this article and applicable administrative rules.

(Ord. No. 10-45, § 8, 9-28-10; Ord. No. 11-44, § 8, 11-8-11; Ord. No. 12-19, § 8, 5-8-12)