| A hospital shall: |
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| A. Demonstrate its capability of providing obstetrical care through written standards, protocols, or guidelines, including those for the following: |
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| (1) Management of uncomplicated pregnancy; |
E |
E |
| (2) Detection, stabilization, and initiation of management of unanticipated maternal-fetal problems; |
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E |
| (3) Fetal monitoring, including internal scalp electrode monitoring; |
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E |
| (4) Ability to begin emergency cesarean delivery within a time interval that best incorporates maternal and fetal risks and benefits with the provision of emergency care; and |
E |
E |
| (5) Selection and management of obstetrical patients at a maternal risk level appropriate to its capability. |
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| B. Have an on-site intensive care unit that accepts obstetrical patients and has critical care providers on-site to actively collaborate with obstetricians or maternal-fetal medicine specialists at all times. |
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E |