Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, pt. 264

Birth Center Licensing Code

AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Birth Center Licensing Act [210 ILCS 170]. SOURCE: Adopted at 47 Ill. Reg. 13572, effective September 8, 2023; Subchapter b recodified at 49 Ill. Reg. 1637; amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 7994, effective May 21, 2025.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

264.1000Scope and Purpose 264.1050Definitions 264.1100Incorporated and Referenced Materials 264.1200Information Available for Public Inspection 264.1250General Requirements for Licensure 264.1300Application for Initial and Renewal License 264.1400Inspections and Investigations 264.1450Notice of Violation and Plan of Correction 264.1500Adverse Licensure Action and Administrative Hearings 264.1525Policies and Procedures, Employee Training, and Best Practices Requirements 264.1550Admission Protocols for Acceptance of Birth Center Clients 264.1600Governing Body 264.1650Length of Stay 264.1700Client Rights 264.1750Personnel 264.1800Clinical Care and Service Requirements 264.1950Discharge Policies and Procedures 264.2000Infection Control 264.2050Disposal of Medical Waste 264.2100Emergency Services 264.2150Laboratory and Pharmacy Services 264.2200Clinical Records 264.2250Transfer Agreement 264.2300Equipment 264.2350Environmental Management 264.2400Food Services 264.2450Quality Assurance and Improvement 264.2500Reporting Requirements 264.2550Applicability of This Subpart 264.2600Submission of Plans for New Construction, Alterations or Additions to Birth Centers 264.2650Preparation of Drawings and Specifications − Submission Requirements 264.2700General Requirements 264.2750Birth Unit Requirements 264.2800Plumbing 264.2850Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Systems (HVAC)264.2900Electrical Systems 264.2950Emergency Electric Service 264.3000Security Systems