The Florida Omnibus AIDS Act

Provider Course Code: HIV-FL-2026 Contact hour(s): 1 Contact CEU Hour Target Audience: RN, LPN, APRN Author & Contact Person: Damarys Candelaria, ADN RN Nurse Planner: First Name Last Name, BSN, RN Introduction: Why This Statute Matters to Your License Many nurses view the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act as just another boring regulation. This is a dangerous misconception. This Act is not just about patient rights; it is the specific legal framework that dictates how you document, who you talk to, and what you do when you accidentally stick yourself with a used needle. Violating the confidentiality provisions of this Act is a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida. As a nurse, ignorance of the law is not a defense. This module breaks down the statute (s. 381.004, F.S.) into three critical areas that protect your practice: Consent, Confidentiality, and Occupational Safety.