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2023 Florida Statutes (including 2023C)
Chapter 383
MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CARE Entire Chapter
MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CARE Entire Chapter
CHAPTER 383
MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CARE
383.011
Administration of maternal and child health programs.
383.013
Prenatal care.
383.014
Perinatal mental health care.
383.015
Breastfeeding.
383.016
Breastfeeding policy for "baby-friendly" facilities providing maternity services and newborn infant 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.
383.11
Reports.
383.13
Use of information by department.
383.14
Screening for metabolic disorders, other hereditary and congenital disorders, and environmental risk factors.
383.141
Prenatally diagnosed conditions; patient to be provided information; definitions; information clearinghouse; advisory council.
383.145
Newborn and infant hearing screening.
383.146
Infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing; notice of service providers.
383.147
Newborn and infant screenings for sickle cell hemoglobin variants; registry.
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.
383.305
Licensure; fees.
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.
383.32
Clinical records.
383.324
Inspections and investigations; inspection fees.
383.325
Inspection reports.
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.
383.33625
Stephanie Saboor Grieving Parents Act; disposition of fetus; notification; forms developed.
383.402
Child abuse death review; State Child Abuse Death Review Committee; local child abuse death review committees.
383.412
Public records and public meetings exemptions.
383.50
Treatment of surrendered newborn infant.
383.51
Confidentiality; identification of parent leaving newborn infant at hospital, emergency medical services station, or fire station.