1. (a) Each licensee shall have a written protocol in place for each patient for the timely and safe transport to a hospital with an obstetrical unit and physician within a reasonable proximity of the planned location of labor and delivery. Each written protocol shall include the following:

   1. (1) A plan for transporting the patient by emergency medical services;
   2. (2) a plan for notification of the hospital and physician;
   3. (3) a plan for communication of the patient's medical history and present condition; and

   4. (4) at least one of the following:

      1. (A) A plan for transferring the patient to the hospital and a physician;
      2. (B) evidence of a transfer agreement with the hospital and physician; or
      3. (C) evidence that the licensee has admitting privileges at the specified hospital.
2. (b) Each licensee shall ensure that all staff members attending the patient's labor and delivery have immediate access to a working telephone or another communication device and to all necessary information for transporting and transferring a patient in case of an emergency.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-28b07; implementing K.S.A. 65-28b02, 65-28b07; effective Jan. 10, 2020.)