Statement of Scope
Chiropractic Examining Board
Relating to: | Patient Records |
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The Chiropractic Examining Board will conduct an evaluation and update of ch. Chir 11 to clarify who is considered a new patient under the initial patient presentation provisions of s. Chir 11.03. 3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
The Board has identified the need for an evaluation and update of its rules as identified above. The alternatives of either partially updating or not updating these rules would be less beneficial to affected entities.
4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
Section 15.08 (5) (b), Stats., provides that examining boards, such as the Chiropractic Examining Board, “shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, . . .” Section 446.02 (7m) (a), Stats., provides a patient record created and maintained by a chiropractor “shall contain complete and comprehensive health care information, as defined by the examining board by rule.” 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
40 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Wisconsin licensed chiropractors and their patients.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.
