Regulation .12 Physical Plant.
Regulation .12 Physical Plant.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Bedrooms. A freestanding birthing center shall:
(1)
Locate bedrooms so as to provide unimpeded, rapid access to an exit of the building where emergency transportation vehicles may be accommodated;
(2)
Have bedrooms that can accommodate:
(a)
A double bed or a bed large enough to safely accommodate patient and baby,
(b)
Birth attendants and support persons,
(c)
Space for supplies, equipment, and family belongings, and
(d)
Access to a sink with hot and cold running water equipped with elbow-wrist controls such as are common in home kitchens.
B.
Toilet Facilities. A freestanding birthing center shall make available separate fixed toilet facilities to the laboring patient and separate toilet facilities for family and staff use.
C.
Bath Facilities. A freestanding birthing center shall make bath and shower facilities available to the laboring patient and have separate washing facilities available for staff and family.
D.
Storage, Utility, and Laundry Facilities. A freestanding birthing center shall have facilities that are designed and equipped for washing, sterilizing, storing, and handling equipment, linens, and medical supplies in a manner which ensures separation of clean linen, and sterile supplies and equipment from those that are soiled or contaminated.
E.
Heating and Ventilation. A freestanding birthing center shall have a safe and adequate source of heat and ventilation capable of maintaining temperature in the birthing unit between 75°F and 85°F.
F.
Lighting and Power. A freestanding birthing center shall have adequate lighting in the birthing rooms.