Regulation .14 Equipment.
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A.
Equipment and furnishings shall be constructed of materials that are easily cleaned and maintained and shall include, at a minimum:
(1)
A heat source for infant examination or resuscitation;
(2)
A transfer isolette or demonstrated capability of ready access to a transfer isolette;
(3)
A sterilizer or demonstration of sterilizing capability;
(4)
Blood pressure equipment, thermometers, and fetoscope or doptone;
(5)
Intravenous equipment;
(6)
Adult and neonatal resuscitation equipment including, but not limited to, oxygen equipment for patient and newborn that is stored in accordance with Standards for Health Care Facilities, NFPA 99; and
(7)
Instruments for delivery, episiotomy, and repair.
B.
Laundry.
(1)
A freestanding birthing center shall provide for the sanitary handling of soiled linens in accordance with 29 CFR §1910.1030, which is incorporated by reference.
(2)
A freestanding birthing center may have on-site laundry facilities or use a laundry service that is experienced in handling linens for health care facilities.
(3)
When a freestanding birthing center uses on-site laundry facilities, the center shall disinfect soiled linens by using one of the following methods:
(a)
Hot water at 160°F; or
(b)
A low-temperature wash formula which specifies time, temperature, concentration, and pH control in conjunction with chlorine bleach as recommended by the detergent manufacturer for use in a health care setting.
(4)
A freestanding birthing center shall maintain an adequate linen supply.