Summary


Rule 59A-11.009, F.A.C., outlines the risk criteria that must be evaluated before a woman can deliver in a birth center. The proposed change will update language to better align with Rule 64B24-7.004, F.A.C., Risk Assessment, and allow an additional health care practitioner to operate within his or her scope of practice. In addition, the Agency will remove outdated language. 59A-11.012 outlines requirements of prenatal care. The proposed changes will update statutory references, remove language outside the Agency’s authority and remove an outdated form.