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Regulation .11 Quality Assurance Program.

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A.
A freestanding birthing center shall develop and implement a quality assurance program.
B.
A freestanding birthing center shall collect the following evaluative data in addition to that required in COMAR 10.05.01.08:
(1)
Number of births;
(2)
Intrapartum transfer rates and indications for transfer; and
(3)
Postpartum maternal and neonatal hospital admissions.
C.
A freestanding birthing center shall conduct a quarterly review of all patients transferred to an emergency department or a hospital.
D.
Process of Filing a Complaint. The freestanding birthing center shall have a written process that describes how patients are notified of how to file a complaint with the OHCQ and, if applicable, an accreditation organization.