The purpose of the proposed rule is to update practice parameters for cesarean deliveries that are partly or fully funded by state funds or federal funds administered by the state. This rule will also implement section 9 of 2012-31, Laws of Florida,...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Family Health Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64F-24.001Practice Parameters For Cesarean Section Deliveries Funded by State or Federal Funds

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to update practice parameters for cesarean deliveries that are partly or fully funded by state funds or federal funds administered by the state. This rule will also implement section 9 of 2012-31, Laws of Florida, by replacing Rule 10D-116.005 F.A.C.

SUMMARY: The proposed rules establish practice parameters to be followed by physicians in provider hospitals in performance of cesarean section deliveries when the deliveries will be paid partly or fully by state funds or federal funds administered by the state.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 383.336(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 383.336 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: : Bob Peck, [phone], ext. 2965, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-13, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1723, email: [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64F-24.001 Practice Parameters.

Physicians performing caesarean section deliveries in provider hospitals as defined in section 383.336, Florida Statutes, which will be paid partly or wholly by state or federal funds administered by the state, shall practice in accordance with the established medical standard of care for caesarean section delivery and consider the feasibility of vaginal birth after a previous caesarean delivery; and shall practice in accordance with the established medical standard of care for dystocia (including arrested dilation and prolonged deceleration phase), fetal distress and malposition.

Rulemaking Authority 383.336(2) FS. Law Implemented 383.336 FS. History–New ______. Formerly 10D-116.005.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Kris-Tena Albers, ARNP, CNM, Chief, Bureau of Family Health Services

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS, Surgeon General and Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 29, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 14, 2015