Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B24-7.011 - Administration of Medicinal Drugs
(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.
Notes
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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