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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 10.05.02.11" title_num="10" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="02" heading="Quality Assurance Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A freestanding birthing center shall develop and implement a quality assurance program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A freestanding birthing center shall collect the following evaluative data in addition to that required in COMAR 10.05.01.08:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Number of births;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Intrapartum transfer rates and indications for transfer; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Postpartum maternal and neonatal hospital admissions.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A freestanding birthing center shall conduct a quarterly review of all patients transferred to an emergency department or a hospital.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>