1. (1) Equipment shall be clean and free from safety hazards and in sufficient supply to meet the needs of the clients and staff.

2. (2) Equipment shall include at a minimum:

   1. (a) Examining table and stool;
   2. (b) Examination light;
   3. (c) Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope;
   4. (d) Clinical thermometer;
   5. (e) Fetoscope or doppler unit;
   6. (f) Adult beam scale;
   7. (g) Infant scale;
   8. (h) Sweep second hand clock;
   9. (i) Mechanical suction or bulb suction;
   10. (j) Oxygen with flow meter and mask or equivalent;
   11. (k) Resuscitation equipment to include resuscitation bags and oral airways; laryngoscopes and endotracheal tubes appropriate for the newborn;
   12. (l) Emergency medications and intravenous fluids with supplies and equipment appropriate for administration;
   13. (m) Sterile suturing equipment and supplies;
   14. (n) Bassinet; and,
   15. (o) A firm surface suitable for resuscitation.
3. (3) Emergency equipment shall be readily available to the birth rooms; and other equipment and supplies shall be stored in a convenient and suitable place.
4. (4) Oxygen shall be stored in a clean dry place with no flammable materials or machinery capable of producing sparks in the immediate vicinity. Oxygen supplies shall be purchased from a licensed dealer.

Rulemaking Authority 383.309 FS. Law Implemented 383.308, 383.309 FS. History–New 3-4-85, Formerly 10D-90.28, 10D-90.028.