Florida Administrative Code
59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing
Chapter 59A-9 - ABORTION CLINICS
Section 59A-9.030 - Disposal of Fetal Remains
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 59A-9.030
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
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.
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, 4-5-17.
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