(1) The clients and their families shall be fully informed of the policies and procedures of the birth center, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures on:
(a) The selection of clients.
(b) The expectation of self-help and family/client relationships.
(c) The qualifications of the clinical staff.
(d) The transfer to secondary or tertiary care.
(e) The philosophy of childbirth care and the scope of services.
(f) The customary length of stay after delivery.
(2) The clients shall be prepared for childbirth and childbearing by education in:
(a) The course of pregnancy and normal changes occurring during pregnancy.
(b) The need for prenatal care.
(c) Nutrition, including encouragement of breastfeeding.
(d) The effects of smoking and substance abuse.
(e) Labor and delivery.
(f) The care of the newborn to include safe sleep practices and the possible causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.
History.—ss. 11, 27, ch. 84-283; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 94-217; s. 1, ch. 2013-62.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 383 - Maternal and Infant Health Care
383.011 - Administration of Maternal and Child Health Programs.
383.014 - Perinatal Mental Health Care.
383.04 - Prophylactic Required for Eyes of Infants.
383.06 - Report of Inflammation or Discharge in Infant’s Eyes.
383.07 - Penalty for Violation.
383.13 - Use of Information by Department.
383.145 - Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening.
383.146 - Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing; Notice of Service Providers.
383.15 - Legislative Intent; Perinatal Intensive Care Services.
383.16 - Definitions; Ss. 383.15-383.19.
383.17 - Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers Program; Authority.
383.18 - Contracts; Conditions.
383.19 - Standards; Funding; Ineligibility.
383.216 - Community-Based Prenatal and Infant Health Care.
383.2161 - Maternal and Child Health Report.
383.2162 - Black Infant Health Practice Initiative.
383.21625 - Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Committees.
383.2163 - Telehealth Minority Maternity Care Pilot Programs.
383.30 - Birth Center Licensure Act; Short Title.
383.301 - Licensure and Regulation of Birth Centers; Legislative Intent.
383.302 - Definitions of Terms Used in Ss. 383.30-383.332.
383.307 - Administration of Birth Center.
383.308 - Birth Center Facility and Equipment; Requirements.
383.309 - Minimum Standards for Birth Centers; Rules and Enforcement.
383.31 - Selection of Clients; Informed Consent.
383.3105 - Patients Consenting to Adoptions; Protocols.
383.311 - Education and Orientation for Birth Center Clients and Their Families.
383.312 - Prenatal Care of Birth Center Clients.
383.313 - Performance of Laboratory and Surgical Services; Use of Anesthetic and Chemical Agents.
383.315 - Agreements With Consultants for Advice or Services; Maintenance.
383.316 - Transfer and Transport of Clients to Hospitals.
383.318 - Postpartum Care for Birth Center Clients and Infants.
383.324 - Inspections and Investigations; Inspection Fees.
383.327 - Birth and Death Records; Reports.
383.33 - Administrative Penalties; Moratorium on Admissions.
383.332 - Establishing, Managing, or Operating a Birth Center Without a License; Penalty.
383.3361 - Limitations on Civil and Administrative Liability.
383.3362 - Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.
383.412 - Public Records and Public Meetings Exemptions.