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Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 395
HOSPITAL LICENSING AND REGULATION
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F.S. 395.1053
395.1053 Postpartum education.A hospital that provides birthing services shall provide each parent with postpartum education on the care of newborns, which must include all of the following:
(1) Information on safe sleep practices and the possible causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death.
(2) The informational pamphlet on infant and childhood eye and vision disorders, created by the department pursuant to s. 383.14(3)(h).
(3) The educational materials on drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices, developed by the department under s. 383.3363.
History.s. 4, ch. 2013-62; s. 3, ch. 2020-79; s. 9, ch. 2024-246; s. 4, ch. 2026-38.