Florida § 383.32 - Clinical records.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 383.32 — Clinical records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 383.32. Clinical records.
(1) Clinical records shall contain information prescribed by rule, including, but not limited to: (a) Identifying information. (b) Risk assessments. (c) Information relating to prenatal visits. (d) Information relating to the course of labor and intrapartum care. (e) Information relating to consultation, referral, and transport to a hospital. (f) Newborn assessment, APGAR score, treatments as required, and followup. (g) Postpartum followup. (2) Clinical records shall be immediately available at the birth center: (a) At the time of admission. (b) When transfer of care is necessary. (c) For audit by licensure personnel. (3) Clinical records shall be kept confidential in accordance with s. 456.057 and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). A client’s clinical records shall be open to inspection only under the following conditions: (a) A consent to release information has been signed by the client; or (b) The review is made by the agency for a licensure survey or complaint investigation. (4)(a) Clinical records shall be audited periodically, but no less frequently than every 3 months, to evaluate the process and outcome of care. (b) Statistics on maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, maternal risk, consultant referrals, and transfers of care shall be analyzed at least semiannually. (c) The governing body shall examine the results of the record audits and statistical analyses and shall make such reports available for inspection by the public and licensing authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 383.32
What does Florida Statutes § 383.32 cover?
Section 383.32 ("Clinical records.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 383.32?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 383.32" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 383.32 apply to my situation?
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