- (1) A clinical staff member shall be present or available to the client at all times throughout her stay in the birth center.
- (2) The clinical staff shall monitor the progress of labor and condition of the mother and fetus at intervals sufficiently frequent to identify abnormalities or complications at the earliest possible time.
- (3) The client shall be transferred to a local hospital if complications occur requiring medical or surgical intervention pursuant to the criteria listed in subsections of this chapter.
- (4) The family or support persons shall be instructed as needed to assist the client during labor and delivery.
Rulemaking Authority 383.309 FS. Law Implemented 383.309, 383.313, 383.316 FS. History–New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.13, 10D-90.013, Amended 2-12-96, 6-9-26.