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January 15, 2026
Jim Puente (MS, MJ, CAE), Director, Nurse Licensure Compact will lead a series of brief webinars during which he will: Provide an over view of the […]
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January 15, 2026
Volunteer Health Care Provider Program Licensed health care professionals are responding to the needs of individuals who may not have access to quality care by volunteering […]
November 11, 2025
Proudly Serving Those Who Have Served. This annual report is a tribute from the Department to our veterans, active-duty military members, and military spouses who double […]
November 4, 2025
Explore the Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) commitment to health care quality and safety in Florida. This comprehensive report, required by […]
June 18, 2025
We have seen a recent surge in fraudulent emails and phone calls targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating the Department of Health or Division of […]
June 11, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, health care practitioners must comply with background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their license. For more information […]
February 26, 2025
Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-25
Performance Report for Quarter Two
October 21, 2024
The agenda for the upcoming October 23-25, 2024, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.
September 9, 2024
Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.
July 26, 2024
The agenda for the upcoming July 31-August 2, 2024, Board Meeting has been published. You may locate the agenda by visiting https://floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/upcoming-meetings/.