Prescription Drug Monitoring Program The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), also known as E-FORSCE® (Electronic-Florida Online Reporting of Controlled Substance Evaluation Program), was created in 2009 to encourage safer prescribing of controlled substances and reduce drug abuse and diversion within the state of Florida. Under the leadership of the Director’s Office, the PDMP facilitates the collection, storage, maintenance and analysis of controlled substance dispensing data reported by pharmacies and dispensing health care practitioners. The information is available to health care practitioners to view before prescribing or dispensing controlled substances, serving as a promising tool that can inform clinical practice with a comprehensive view of patients’ prescribing histories and inform clinical practice and prescribing decisions. For more information about the PDMP, please visit www.FlHealthSource.gov/FloridaTakeControl/pdmp/. Veterans Application for Licensure Online Response System MQA offers licensure support services to qualified military families as part of our commitment to supporting the 1.5 million military veterans that call Florida home. For example, MQA expedites licensing for honorably discharged veterans and their spouses via Florida Veterans Application for Licensure Online Response (VALOR) process. Veterans and spouses who apply through VALOR also receive a waiver of most licensing fees. Through these programs, we are creating a veteran-friendly regulatory environment that encourages veterans and their spouses to choose Florida for their health care practice after their discharge from active duty. For more information about our commitment to members, veterans, and families of the Armed Forces, please visit www.FlHealthSource.gov/valor/. Unlicensed Activity Program The Unlicensed Activity (ULA) program acts as a safeguard for the citizens of Florida against the dangers of the unlicensed practice of a health care profession and unlicensed medical facilities. Potential cases of unlicensed activity are rigorously investigated by the ULA program and referred to the Prosecution Services Unit for further action. The practice of a health care profession without a license is a criminal offense and is in many cases a felony. Consumers are encouraged to verify the license of their health care provider by utilizing the www. FLHealthSource.gov/ula/ website, or calling 1-877-HALT-ULA, to speak directly with an investigator in the Consumer Services Unit. Tips of suspicious or potential unlicensed activity may be emailed to HALTULA@ FLHealth.gov. 8 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan 2021-2022
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