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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: October 28, 2024) |
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59. Agency for Health Care Administration |
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59A. Health Facility and Agency Licensing |
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59A-11. Birth Center Standards And Licensure |
1(1) Equipment shall be clean and free from safety hazards and in sufficient supply to meet the needs of the clients and staff.
24(2) Equipment shall include at a minimum:
31(a) Examining table and stool;
36(b) Examination light;
39(c) Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope;
43(d) Clinical thermometer;
46(e) Fetoscope or doppler unit;
51(f) Adult beam scale;
55(g) Infant scale;
58(h) Sweep second hand clock;
63(i) Mechanical suction or bulb suction;
69(j) Oxygen with flow meter and mask or equivalent;
78(k) Resuscitation equipment to include resuscitation bags and oral airways; laryngoscopes and endotracheal tubes appropriate for the newborn;
96(l) Emergency medications and intravenous fluids with supplies and equipment appropriate for administration;
109(m) Sterile suturing equipment and supplies;
115(n) Bassinet; and
118(o) A firm surface suitable for resuscitation.
125(3) Emergency equipment shall be readily available to the birth rooms; and other equipment and supplies shall be stored in a convenient and suitable place.
150(4) Oxygen shall be stored in a clean dry place with no flammable materials or machinery capable of producing sparks in the immediate vicinity. Oxygen supplies shall be purchased from a licensed dealer.
183Rulemaking Authority 185383.309 FS. 187Law Implemented 189383.308, 190383.309 FS. 192History–New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.28, 10D-90.028.
