Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B1-10.001 (2026)

(1) Acupuncturists are required to maintain written medical records for each date of service recording the course of treatment of each patient , which are legible, in English, and consistent with the standards of care in acupuncture. These records must include for each patient at least the following:

(a) Patient’s Medical History including current medical diagnosis, medications, allergies, surgeries, implants, prostheses, other medical treatment, and maual therapies doing currently;

(b) Acupuncture Diagnostic Impressions, and Treatment Goals and Strategies;

(c) Points Used and Each/Any Treatment Procedures Administered at Each Visit, including topical applications;

(d) Acupuncturists’ Recommendations;

(e) Diet, Lifestyle, Herbal and Dietary Supplement Instructions, when these occur;

(f) Dosing and timing of herbs and supplements;

(g) Referrals to proper additional medical care;

(h) Patient Progress Notes;

(i) Laboratory test results when appropriate and medically necessary;

(j) Imaging films, reports or test results when appropriate and medically necessary; and

(k) Date of service.

(2) All medical records must be maintained by the acupuncturist for a period of five (5) years from the date of the last entry to the record.

Rulemaking Authority 457.104, 457.109(1)(m) FS. Law Implemented 457.109(1)(m) FS. History–New 5-24-87, Amended 12-21-87, Formerly 21AA-10.001, Amended 12-26-93, Formerly 61F1-10.001, 59M-10.001, Amended 2-26-01, 6-17-25.

Effective: 6/17/2025.