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Department 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATIONDivision 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing
Chapter 59A-11 - BIRTH CENTER STANDARDS AND LICENSURE
Section 59A-11.030 - Pharmaceuticals and Anesthetics

Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-11.030

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Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024
Section 59A-11.030 - Pharmaceuticals and Anesthetics
(1) There shall be written prescriptions or protocols signed by a practitioner legally authorized to prescribe for all drugs administered to clients within the birth center. Systemic analgesics and local anesthetics may be administered under the following conditions:
(a) The clinical staff member who administers the systemic analgesic or local anesthetic is legally authorized to do so and shall be present in the birth center during the use of intravenous analgesics;
(b) The dosage and drugs are specifically noted in the protocols for clinical services; and,
(c) The use of such drugs is in conformance with the policies and procedures of the birth center.
(2) General and conduction anesthesia shall not be administered at birth centers.
(3) There shall be policies and procedures addressing the receiving, transcribing, and implementing of orders for administration of drugs.
(4) Written policies shall be established addressing the type and intended use of any drug to be used by clients within the facility.
(5) Anesthetic agents other than systemic analgesics and local anesthetics for pudendal blocks shall not be used.
(6) Drugs shall be administered only by personnel or clinical staff licensed to administer drugs.
(7) Drugs, medications, and chemicals kept anywhere in the center shall be handled pursuant to Chapters 465 and 499, F.S., and rules promulgated thereunder.
(8) Drugs, chemicals, and medications shall be stored and secured in specifically designated cabinets, closets, drawers, or storerooms and made accessible only to authorized persons pursuant to the provisions in Chapters 465 and 499, F.S., and rules promulgated thereunder.
(9) Poisonous chemicals, caustic materials, or drugs shall show appropriate warning or poison labels and shall be stored separately from other drugs. Drugs for external use shall be separated from drugs for internal use.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-11.030

Rulemaking Authority 383.309 FS. Law Implemented 383.308, 383.309, 383.313 FS.

New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.30, 10D-90.030, Amended 9-17-96, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 229, November 27, 2018 effective 12/10/2018.

New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.30, 10D-90.030, Amended 9-17-96, 12-10-18.