Fla. Stat. 383.313
Birth center performance of laboratory and surgical services; use of anesthetic and chemical agents

(1)

LABORATORY SERVICES.—A birth center may collect specimens for those tests that are requested under protocol. A birth center must obtain and continuously maintain certification by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments and the federal rules adopted thereunder in order to perform laboratory tests specified by rule of the agency, and which are appropriate to meet the needs of the patient.

(2)

SURGICAL SERVICES.—Except for advanced birth centers authorized to provide surgical services under s. 383.3131, only those surgical procedures that are normally performed during uncomplicated childbirths, such as episiotomies and repairs, may be performed at a birth center. Operative obstetrics or cesarean sections may not be performed at a birth center.

(3)

ADMINISTRATION OF ANALGESIA AND ANESTHESIA.—General and conduction anesthesia may not be administered at a birth center. Systemic analgesia may be administered, and local anesthesia for pudendal block and episiotomy repair may be performed if procedures are outlined by the clinical staff and performed by personnel who have the statutory authority to do so.

(4)

INTRAPARTAL USE OF CHEMICAL AGENTS.—Labor may not be inhibited, stimulated, or augmented with chemical agents during the first or second stage of labor unless prescribed by personnel who have the statutory authority to do so and unless in connection with and before emergency transport.

Source: Section 383.313 — Birth center performance of laboratory and surgical services; use of anesthetic and chemical agents, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0383.­313 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

383.04
Prophylactic required for eyes of infants 383.06
Report of inflammation or discharge in infant’s eyes 383.07
Penalty for violation 383.11
Reports 383.011
Administration of maternal and child health programs 383.13
Use of information by department 383.013
Prenatal care 383.014
Perinatal mental health care 383.14
Screening for metabolic disorders, other hereditary and congenital disorders, and environmental risk factors 383.015
Breastfeeding 383.15
Legislative intent 383.016
Breastfeeding policy for “baby-friendly” facilities providing maternity services and newborn infant care 383.16
Definitions 383.17
Regional perinatal intensive care centers program 383.18
Contracts 383.19
Standards 383.30
Birth Center Licensure Act 383.31
Selection of clients 383.32
Clinical records 383.33
Administrative penalties 383.50
Treatment of surrendered infant 383.51
Confidentiality 383.0131
Pregnancy and parenting resources website 383.141
Prenatally diagnosed conditions 383.145
Newborn, infant, and toddler hearing screening 383.146
Infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing 383.147
Sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait registry 383.148
Environmental risk screening 383.216
Community-based prenatal and infant health care 383.301
Licensure and regulation of birth centers 383.302
Definitions of terms used in ss 383.305
Licensure 383.307
Administration of birth center 383.308
Birth center facility and equipment 383.309
Minimum standards for birth centers and advanced birth centers 383.311
Education and orientation for birth center clients and their families 383.312
Prenatal care of birth center clients 383.313
Birth center performance of laboratory and surgical services 383.315
Agreements with consultants for advice or services 383.316
Transfer and transport of clients to hospitals 383.318
Postpartum care for birth center clients and infants 383.324
Inspections and investigations 383.325
Inspection reports 383.327
Birth and death records 383.332
Establishing, managing, or operating a birth center without a license 383.402
Child abuse death review 383.412
Public records and public meetings exemptions 383.2161
Maternal and child health report 383.2162
Black infant health practice initiative 383.2163
Telehealth Minority Maternity Care Program 383.3081
Advanced birth center designation 383.3105
Patients consenting to adoptions 383.3131
Advanced birth center performance of laboratory and surgical services 383.3361
Limitations on civil and administrative liability 383.3362
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death 383.21625
Fetal and infant mortality review committees 383.33625
Stephanie Saboor Grieving Parents Act

Current through Fall 2025

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