223 Safe Haven for Newborns

Question 1

The JFRD will comply with Florida State law which identifies hospitals and fire stations as _____ in which apparent may leave a newborn infant with anonymity, confidentiality, and limited freedom of prosecution.

Answer 1

” Safe Places “

Question 2

A newborn infant shall be defined as an infant?

Answer 2

seven days or younger

Question 3

Safe Haven for Newborns-

If abuse is suspected, JFRD personnel shall notify the ?

Answer 3

Abuse Registry Hotline

• 1-800-96-ABUSE
• 1-800-962-2873

Question 4

The act of leaving a newborn infant at a fire station with a firefighter, EMT, paramedic does not constitute as _____ for purposes of reporting child abuse, neglect or abandonment.

Answer 4

abandonment

Question 5

If a child is left at the station, but is not left with a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic appears to be more than seven days old, this should be ________ and must be reported to the _______ maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services.

Answer 5

• treated as abandonment

- central abuse hotline

Question 6

Legal Info

Answer 6

There is a presumption that a parent who leaves a newborn infant at a fire station has done so with intent to leave the newborn infant and consented to termination of their parental rights.

Question 7

Any firefighter, EMT, or paramedic accepting or providing emergency medical services to a newborn infant left at a fire station is immune from ____ or ____ for having performed the act.

Answer 7

criminal or civil liability

Question 8

A newborn infant left at a fire station with a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic shall not be deemed abandoned subject to reporting and investigative requirements unless there is?

Answer 8

actual or suspected child abuse or DCF takes custody of the child.