The bill amends section 893.05 of the Florida Statutes to authorize practitioners to allow certified paramedics to administer controlled substances under their direction and supervision while providing emergency services. This change expands the scope of who can administer these substances in emergency situations, specifically including certified paramedics alongside licensed nurses and intern practitioners.

The specific legal language changes include the insertion of provisions that clarify the conditions under which a practitioner may cause a controlled substance to be administered by a certified paramedic, emphasizing the need for the practitioner's direction and supervision. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for the practitioner to supervise an intern practitioner, streamlining the administration process in emergency contexts. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
H 519 Filed: 893.05
H 519 c1: 893.05
H 519 er: 893.05