1. A licensed birth center shall be so designed to assure adequate provision for birthing rooms, bath and toilet facilities, storage areas for supplies and equipment, examination areas, and reception or family areas. Handwashing facilities shall be in, or immediately adjacent to, all examining areas and birthing rooms.
2. a. A licensed birth center shall be equipped with those items needed to provide low-risk maternity care and readily available equipment to initiate emergency procedures in life-threatening events to mother and baby, as defined by departmental rule.
b. Provisions shall be made, on or off the premises, for laundry, sterilization of supplies and equipment, laboratory examinations, and light snacks. If a food service is provided, special requirements shall be met as defined by departmental rule.
3. a. A licensed birth center shall be maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
b. The governing body shall ensure that there is compliance with fire safety provisions required by the state.
87 Acts, ch 200, § 6
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