9. Florida Safe Haven Law
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According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law, who is responsible for identifying qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants?

  • The Police Chief
  • The Fire Chief (correct)
  • The District Attorney
  • The Mayor

    • Under the Florida Safe Haven Law, what is the maximum age of infants that can be surrendered?

  • 5 days old
  • 3 days old
  • 7 days old (correct)
  • 10 days old

    • What should qualified personnel do if a surrendered infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect?

  • Take the infant to a different hospital
  • Refuse to accept the infant
  • Notify the media
  • Notify law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire?

    <p>To provide medical history of the infant and both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a parent who voluntarily surrendered an infant requests the return of the infant?

    <p>The parent is referred to DCF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>To provide medical history of the infant and both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is providing medical information required by law when surrendering an infant under the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is requested on the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>The baby's date of birth and gestational age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should donors who wish to donate baby-related items be directed to?

    <p>A local social service agency and/or reputable charities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>To prevent infant abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can fill out the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>Anyone who has information about the infant's medical history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is offered to the person providing the medical information on the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>A gift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law, who is responsible for identifying qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants?

    <p>The Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should District stations do to comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>Display appropriate safe haven signage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a surrendered infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect?

    <p>Law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families are notified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>To ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is providing medical information required by law in the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Safe Haven for Newborns program offer to the person providing medical information?

    <p>A gift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is requested about the parents on the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>Age, race, height, and weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>To prevent infant abandonment and provide a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable to care for their newborns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should donors who wish to donate baby-related items be directed to?

    <p>A local social service agency and/or reputable charities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of paramedics in the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>To accompany the infant and parent to the nearest hospital with emergency services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a parent who voluntarily surrendered an infant requests the return of the infant?

    <p>The parent should be referred to DCF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>To comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law for infants who are seven days old or younger and are surrendered under the terms of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law, who is responsible for identifying qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants?

    <p>The Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should District stations do to comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>Display appropriate safe haven signage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a surrendered infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect?

    <p>Law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families are notified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>To ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is providing medical information required by law in the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Safe Haven for Newborns program offer to the person providing medical information?

    <p>A gift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is requested about the parents on the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>Age, race, height, and weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>To prevent infant abandonment and provide a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable to care for their newborns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should donors who wish to donate baby-related items be directed to?

    <p>A local social service agency and/or reputable charities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of paramedics in the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>To accompany the infant and parent to the nearest hospital with emergency services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a parent who voluntarily surrendered an infant requests the return of the infant?

    <p>The parent should be referred to DCF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>To comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law for infants who are seven days old or younger and are surrendered under the terms of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>To prevent infant abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum age of infants that can be surrendered under the Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>Seven days old or younger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who identifies qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants under the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>The Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should District stations do to comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>Display appropriate safe haven signage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should qualified personnel do if a surrendered infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect?

    <p>Notify law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire?

    <p>To obtain medical history information about the infant and parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do if the parent does not wish to accompany the infant to the hospital?

    <p>Provide the parent with any forms or written materials to be filled out later and returned by mail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assesses the surrendered infant to identify any immediate treatment needs under the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law?

    <p>A qualified health care professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should donors who wish to donate baby-related items be directed?

    <p>To a local social service agency and/or reputable charities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>To prevent infant abandonment and provide a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable to care for their newborns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is providing medical information required by law when surrendering an infant under the Safe Haven for Newborns program?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is requested on the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form?

    <p>Medical history information about the baby and parents, including any complications during pregnancy or delivery, and any medical issues for the mother or father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Florida Safe Haven Law, parents can surrender infants who are up to 30 days old

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District provides parents with the option to surrender their infant at any fire station

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fire Chief is responsible for taking custody of surrendered infants

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    District stations must display safe haven signage and have designated personnel to maintain public outreach brochures

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qualified personnel will not accept surrendered infants if they appear older than seven days

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Receiving personnel will make a good faith effort to obtain medical history from the parent

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the parent does not wish to accompany the infant to the hospital, personnel will not provide any forms or written materials

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qualified healthcare professionals assess the infant's immediate treatment needs and complete a Pre-Hospital Care Report for the incident

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paramedics do not accompany the infant and parent to the nearest hospital with emergency services

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The receiving hospital takes custody of the infant and does not notify DCF

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a parent requests the return of a voluntarily surrendered infant, they will be referred to DCF

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Donors who wish to donate baby-related items should be directed to a local social service agency and/or reputable charities

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law

    • The policy is established to comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law for infants who are seven days old or younger and are surrendered under the terms of the law.

    • The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District provides an option for parents to safely and confidentially surrender an infant at any full-time staffed fire station that has been designated as a safe-surrender site.

    • The Fire Chief identifies qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants and ensures that they are available to receive any surrendered infants.

    • District stations should display appropriate safe haven signage identifying the station as a drop-off location and have designated personnel to maintain public outreach brochures and Safe Haven Medical Questionnaires.

    • Qualified personnel accept surrendered infants, even if the infant appears older than seven days, and notify law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) if the infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect.

    • Receiving personnel make a good faith effort to have the parent provide the medical history of the infant and of both parents by filling out a Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire.

    • If the parent does not wish to accompany the infant to the hospital, personnel provide the parent with any forms or written materials to be filled out later and returned by mail.

    • A qualified health care professional assesses the infant to identify any immediate treatment needs and completes a Pre-Hospital Care Report (PCR) for the incident.

    • Paramedics accompany the infant and parent (if the person is willing to accompany the infant) to the nearest hospital with emergency services.

    • The receiving hospital takes custody of the infant and makes immediate notification to DCF.

    • If a parent who voluntarily surrendered an infant requests the return of the infant, the parent should be referred to DCF.

    • Donors who wish to donate any baby-related items, such as clothes, baby food, or diapers, should be directed to a local social service agency and/or reputable charities.Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form

    • Providing medical information is not required by law but is requested to ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn.

    • The organization will use the information only for the care of the newborn and not for identification purposes.

    • The form asks for the baby's date of birth, whether they were born prematurely, and if so, at what gestational age.

    • It also asks if there were any complications during pregnancy or delivery and if the mother smoked, drank alcohol, or used drugs or medication during pregnancy.

    • Any medical issues for the mother or father are also requested, including diabetes, allergies, cancer, and mental health issues.

    • The form also asks for the age, race, and height and weight of both the mother and father.

    • Information about any hereditary diseases in the birth family or adoptive family is requested.

    • The form can be filled out before leaving the newborn at a Safe Haven location or emailed to the organization.

    • A gift is offered to the person providing the medical information.

    • The organization emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and offers confidential assistance 24/7.

    • The form is part of the Safe Haven for Newborns program, which allows parents to leave their newborns at designated locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

    • The program is designed to prevent infant abandonment and provides a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable to care for their newborns.

    Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law

    • The policy is established to comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law for infants who are seven days old or younger and are surrendered under the terms of the law.

    • The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District provides an option for parents to safely and confidentially surrender an infant at any full-time staffed fire station that has been designated as a safe-surrender site.

    • The Fire Chief identifies qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants and ensures that they are available to receive any surrendered infants.

    • District stations should display appropriate safe haven signage identifying the station as a drop-off location and have designated personnel to maintain public outreach brochures and Safe Haven Medical Questionnaires.

    • Qualified personnel accept surrendered infants, even if the infant appears older than seven days, and notify law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) if the infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect.

    • Receiving personnel make a good faith effort to have the parent provide the medical history of the infant and of both parents by filling out a Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire.

    • If the parent does not wish to accompany the infant to the hospital, personnel provide the parent with any forms or written materials to be filled out later and returned by mail.

    • A qualified health care professional assesses the infant to identify any immediate treatment needs and completes a Pre-Hospital Care Report (PCR) for the incident.

    • Paramedics accompany the infant and parent (if the person is willing to accompany the infant) to the nearest hospital with emergency services.

    • The receiving hospital takes custody of the infant and makes immediate notification to DCF.

    • If a parent who voluntarily surrendered an infant requests the return of the infant, the parent should be referred to DCF.

    • Donors who wish to donate any baby-related items, such as clothes, baby food, or diapers, should be directed to a local social service agency and/or reputable charities.Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form

    • Providing medical information is not required by law but is requested to ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn.

    • The organization will use the information only for the care of the newborn and not for identification purposes.

    • The form asks for the baby's date of birth, whether they were born prematurely, and if so, at what gestational age.

    • It also asks if there were any complications during pregnancy or delivery and if the mother smoked, drank alcohol, or used drugs or medication during pregnancy.

    • Any medical issues for the mother or father are also requested, including diabetes, allergies, cancer, and mental health issues.

    • The form also asks for the age, race, and height and weight of both the mother and father.

    • Information about any hereditary diseases in the birth family or adoptive family is requested.

    • The form can be filled out before leaving the newborn at a Safe Haven location or emailed to the organization.

    • A gift is offered to the person providing the medical information.

    • The organization emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and offers confidential assistance 24/7.

    • The form is part of the Safe Haven for Newborns program, which allows parents to leave their newborns at designated locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

    • The program is designed to prevent infant abandonment and provides a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable to care for their newborns.

    Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law

    • The policy is established to comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law for infants who are seven days old or younger and are surrendered under the terms of the law.

    • The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District provides an option for parents to safely and confidentially surrender an infant at any full-time staffed fire station that has been designated as a safe-surrender site.

    • The Fire Chief identifies qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants and ensures that they are available to receive any surrendered infants.

    • District stations should display appropriate safe haven signage identifying the station as a drop-off location and have designated personnel to maintain public outreach brochures and Safe Haven Medical Questionnaires.

    • Qualified personnel accept surrendered infants, even if the infant appears older than seven days, and notify law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) if the infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect.

    • Receiving personnel make a good faith effort to have the parent provide the medical history of the infant and of both parents by filling out a Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire.

    • If the parent does not wish to accompany the infant to the hospital, personnel provide the parent with any forms or written materials to be filled out later and returned by mail.

    • A qualified health care professional assesses the infant to identify any immediate treatment needs and completes a Pre-Hospital Care Report (PCR) for the incident.

    • Paramedics accompany the infant and parent (if the person is willing to accompany the infant) to the nearest hospital with emergency services.

    • The receiving hospital takes custody of the infant and makes immediate notification to DCF.

    • If a parent who voluntarily surrendered an infant requests the return of the infant, the parent should be referred to DCF.

    • Donors who wish to donate any baby-related items, such as clothes, baby food, or diapers, should be directed to a local social service agency and/or reputable charities.Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form

    • Providing medical information is not required by law but is requested to ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn.

    • The organization will use the information only for the care of the newborn and not for identification purposes.

    • The form asks for the baby's date of birth, whether they were born prematurely, and if so, at what gestational age.

    • It also asks if there were any complications during pregnancy or delivery and if the mother smoked, drank alcohol, or used drugs or medication during pregnancy.

    • Any medical issues for the mother or father are also requested, including diabetes, allergies, cancer, and mental health issues.

    • The form also asks for the age, race, and height and weight of both the mother and father.

    • Information about any hereditary diseases in the birth family or adoptive family is requested.

    • The form can be filled out before leaving the newborn at a Safe Haven location or emailed to the organization.

    • A gift is offered to the person providing the medical information.

    • The organization emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and offers confidential assistance 24/7.

    • The form is part of the Safe Haven for Newborns program, which allows parents to leave their newborns at designated locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

    • The program is designed to prevent infant abandonment and provides a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable to care for their newborns.

    Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law

    • The policy is established to comply with the Florida Safe Haven Law for infants who are seven days old or younger and are surrendered under the terms of the law.

    • The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District provides an option for parents to safely and confidentially surrender an infant at any full-time staffed fire station that has been designated as a safe-surrender site.

    • The Fire Chief identifies qualified personnel to take custody of surrendered infants and ensures that they are available to receive any surrendered infants.

    • District stations should display appropriate safe haven signage identifying the station as a drop-off location and have designated personnel to maintain public outreach brochures and Safe Haven Medical Questionnaires.

    • Qualified personnel accept surrendered infants, even if the infant appears older than seven days, and notify law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) if the infant appears to be older than seven days or has been the victim of child abuse or neglect.

    • Receiving personnel make a good faith effort to have the parent provide the medical history of the infant and of both parents by filling out a Safe Haven Medical Questionnaire.

    • If the parent does not wish to accompany the infant to the hospital, personnel provide the parent with any forms or written materials to be filled out later and returned by mail.

    • A qualified health care professional assesses the infant to identify any immediate treatment needs and completes a Pre-Hospital Care Report (PCR) for the incident.

    • Paramedics accompany the infant and parent (if the person is willing to accompany the infant) to the nearest hospital with emergency services.

    • The receiving hospital takes custody of the infant and makes immediate notification to DCF.

    • If a parent who voluntarily surrendered an infant requests the return of the infant, the parent should be referred to DCF.

    • Donors who wish to donate any baby-related items, such as clothes, baby food, or diapers, should be directed to a local social service agency and/or reputable charities.Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form

    • Providing medical information is not required by law but is requested to ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn.

    • The organization will use the information only for the care of the newborn and not for identification purposes.

    • The form asks for the baby's date of birth, whether they were born prematurely, and if so, at what gestational age.

    • It also asks if there were any complications during pregnancy or delivery and if the mother smoked, drank alcohol, or used drugs or medication during pregnancy.

    • Any medical issues for the mother or father are also requested, including diabetes, allergies, cancer, and mental health issues.

    • The form also asks for the age, race, and height and weight of both the mother and father.

    • Information about any hereditary diseases in the birth family or adoptive family is requested.

    • The form can be filled out before leaving the newborn at a Safe Haven location or emailed to the organization.

    • A gift is offered to the person providing the medical information.

    • The organization emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and offers confidential assistance 24/7.

    • The form is part of the Safe Haven for Newborns program, which allows parents to leave their newborns at designated locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

    • The program is designed to prevent infant abandonment and provides a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable to care for their newborns.

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    Test your knowledge on the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Policy for Florida Safe Haven Law and the Safe Haven for Newborns Medical Information Form with this informative quiz. Learn about the options available for parents to safely and confidentially surrender an infant, the role of qualified personnel, and the importance of providing medical information for the well-being of the newborn. This quiz will help you understand the policies and procedures in place to prevent infant abandonment and provide a safe and legal alternative for parents who are unable

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