Comprehensive guide to medical spa regulations, ownership requirements, and compliance in Florida Medical Spa Regulations and Requirements.
Florida regulates medical spas under Chapter 458 (Medical Practice Act) and Chapter 456 (Health Professions). Med spas offering medical services must register with the Florida Department of Health and comply with strict supervision requirements.
Florida requires licensed physicians to provide "responsible supervision" for medical aesthetic procedures performed by non-physicians.
Florida's supervision requirements specify that the physician must be readily available. This is defined as:
Able to respond immediately to questions or emergencies
Physically present for certain high-risk procedures
Florida has specific requirements for who can perform medical aesthetic procedures:
Nurses: Can perform certain procedures under physician supervision
Aestheticians: Have more limited scope of practice
Unlicensed Practitioners: Cannot perform medical procedures
Using improperly licensed practitioners is one of the most common violations during Florida inspections.
Florida regulations mandate:
Facility Registration: Registration with the Department of Health
Medical Records: Proper management complying with HIPAA
Informed Consent: Forms meeting Florida-specific standards
Product Handling: Proper storage and tracking of medical-grade products
The Florida Department of Health conducts unannounced inspections. Non-compliance can result in:
Significant fines
License suspension
Facility closure
Official Source: Florida Statutes § 458.348: Formal Supervisory Relationships
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