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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 14.31.07.10" title_num="14" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="07" heading="Pregnant Adolescents.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements set out in COMAR 14.31.05 and 14.31.06, a licensee shall ensure a program caring for pregnant adolescents also meets the requirements of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A program caring for pregnant adolescents shall ensure that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All pregnant adolescents receive comprehensive prenatal care, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A medical care program outlined by a licensed medical professional; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Participation in a child birth class provided by a qualified and competent childbirth educator.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Arrangements for the delivery of the child are made:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>By the end of the second trimester;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>In situations when the adolescent is already pregnant beyond the second trimester, upon admission to the facility; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Within 15 consecutive calendar days of the adolescent's admission to the facility.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Delivery arrangements are clearly recorded in the adolescent's medical record to which appropriate employees have access in an emergency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Pregnant adolescents receive a dental examination within 3 consecutive calendar months of admission, and that needed dental care is provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Identification of pediatric services is provided at least 3 months before anticipated delivery; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Day care arrangements in an approved day care home or center are made.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>