Florida § 383.16 Definitions; ss. 383.15-383.19

Florida Statutes

§ 383.16 — Definitions; ss. 383.15-383.19

Florida § 383.16

TitleXXIX

Ch. 383MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CARE

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Fla. Stat. § 383.16 (2026).

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As used in ss. 383.15-383.19, the term:

(1)“Department” means the Department of Health.

(2)“Regional perinatal intensive care center” or “center” means a unit designated by the department, located within a hospital, and specifically designed to provide a full range of health services to its patients.

(3)“Patient” means a woman who is experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and who has been declared financially and medically eligible or a newborn infant who needs intensive care and who is declared financially and medically eligible.

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As used in ss. 383.15-383.19, the term:

(1) “Department” means the Department of Health.

(2) “Regional perinatal intensive care center” or “center” means a unit designated by the department, located within a hospital, and specifically designed to provide a full range of health services to its patients.

(3) “Patient” means a woman who is experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and who has been declared financially and medically eligible or a newborn infant who needs intensive care and who is declared financially and medically eligible.