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Department 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHDivision 64C - Division of Children's Medical Services
Chapter 64C-7 - PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL RISK SCREENING AND INFANT SCREENING FOR METABOLIC, HEREDITARY, AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS
Section 64C-7.011 - Criteria for Designating Risk Screening Factors

Fla. Admin. Code R. 64C-7.011

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Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024
Section 64C-7.011 - Criteria for Designating Risk Screening Factors

The department shall designate each risk factor for inclusion in the prenatal and infant (postnatal) risk screening instruments and shall determine the weight of each risk factor. Each designated risk factor shall meet one or more of the following criteria:

(1) The factor is known to reflect an increased risk of pregnancy complications, infant mortality, or morbidity.
(2) The factor is associated with increased risk of impairment in health, intellect, or functional ability in a percentage of infants positive for that factor.
(3) The factor reflects health behaviors which have been associated with increased risk of poor birth outcomes.
(4) The factor reflects an environmental risk factor.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64C-7.011

Specific Authority 383.14(2) FS. Law Implemented 383.14 FS.

New 3-29-92, Amended 8-14-95, Formerly 10J-8.013, Amended 5-2-01.

New 3-29-92, Amended 8-14-95, Formerly 10J-8.013, Amended 5-2-01.