1. FSEA
FDOH Laboratory
Certification Program
Privatization

2. The Certification Program
What we have heard
What we have done
What we know

3. What we have heard
Privatizing of certification program
Complete Privatization is not possible
Legislature privatize inspection component

4. What we have done
Formed accreditation Committee
Submitted a letter to the Department

5. What we know
FDOH Certification Rule Making 2010
ACIL / APHL White Paper
Certification Program is solvent
Certification Program generates revenue
Certification Program is self supporting

6. What we know
FDOH RFI for inspections
Several organizations submitted proposals
No complete cost analysis available
Cost might Quintople
Over 350 laboratories in Florida Affected