Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64B24 - Council of Licensed Midwifery
Chapter 64B24-7 - MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
Section 64B24-7.011 - Administration of Medicinal Drugs

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 64B24-7.011

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) A midwife licensed prior to October 1, 1992, may administer certain medicinal drugs during intrapartal, postpartal and neonatal care, if prior to administering such drugs, the licensee has successfully completed a course in the practice of administering medicinal drugs within an approved training program.

(2) A midwife may administer only those drugs which have been prescribed by a physician licensed under Chapter 458 or 459, F.S., pursuant to Chapter 499, F.S., and dispensed at a pharmacy permitted by Chapter 465, F.S., and by a pharmacist licensed pursuant to Chapter 465, F.S.

(3) The midwife may administer the following:

(a) Postpartum oxytocics.

(b) Prophylactic ophthalmic medication.

(c) Oxygen.

(d) Vitamin K.

(e) RhO Immune Globulin.

(f) Local anesthetic.

(g) Other medications as prescribed by the physician.

(4) After administering any medicinal drug, the midwife shall document in the medical record of the patient the type of drug(s) administered, name of drug, dosage, method of administration, injection site, or topical, the date and time, and the drug's effect.

Rulemaking Authority 467.005 FS. Law Implemented 467.006(2), 467.015(3) FS.

New 7-14-94, Formerly 61E8-7.011, 59DD-7.011, Amended 9-11-02.

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