The Florida Department of Health follows the '3 strikes you're out' rule for drug diversion.

• A. It depends on the case
• B. True
• C. False
• D. Not specified

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is whether Florida uses a fixed “three strikes” rule for drug diversion by the Department of Health. There isn’t such a policy. Florida disciplines licensees who divert drugs based on statutes and board rules, and each case is handled individually rather than on a set-number policy.

Discipline hinges on specifics: the nature and severity of the diversion, the intent, the risk to patients, and any prior disciplinary history. Penalties can range from probation with conditions, mandatory treatment or monitoring, and fines to suspension or revocation of the license. In cases that jeopardize public safety, the board can take emergency actions to restrict practice even before a final decision is issued. So, there isn’t a universal three-strikes framework; outcomes depend on the facts and statutory/administrative rules applicable to the situation.