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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 10.05.02.12" title_num="10" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="02" heading="Physical Plant.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Bedrooms. A freestanding birthing center shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Locate bedrooms so as to provide unimpeded, rapid access to an exit of the building where emergency transportation vehicles may be accommodated;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have bedrooms that can accommodate:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A double bed or a bed large enough to safely accommodate patient and baby,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Birth attendants and support persons,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Space for supplies, equipment, and family belongings, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Access to a sink with hot and cold running water equipped with elbow-wrist controls such as are common in home kitchens.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Lighting and Power. A freestanding birthing center shall have adequate lighting in the birthing rooms.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>