Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-9.030

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 59A-9.030 - Disposal of Fetal Remains

Fetal remains shall be disposed of in a sanitary and appropriate manner and in accordance with standard health practices and Chapters 381 and 390, F.S., and Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C.

(1) Storage of Fetal remains at a clinic shall:

(a) Not exceed 30 days;

(b) Be in an interior restricted access location of the clinic; and,

(c) Be packaged and sealed in impermiable, red plastic bags or sharps container.

(2) Packages or containers of fetal remains shall be labeled to include:

(a) The name and address of the clinic;

(b) One of the following phrases: Biomedical Waste, Biohazardous Waste, Biohazard, Infectious Waste or Infectious Substance.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-9.030

Rulemaking Authority 390.012 FS. Law Implemented 381.0098, 382, 390.0111 FS.

New 6-13-90, Amended 4-17-91, Formerly 10D-72.030, Amended 9-25-06, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 055, March 21, 2017 effective 4/5/2017.

New 6-13-90, Amended 4-17-91, Formerly 10D-72.030, Amended 9-25-06, 4-5-17.