1. (1) A birthing center shall have a policy for essential life saving measures, stabilization, and immediate transfer to hospital-based care, of a client or newborn requiring medical care that exceeds the capabilities of the birthing center.

2. (2) The policy for essential life saving measures must address at a minimum the following:

   1. (a) Circumstances warranting transfer, including but not limited to:

      1. (A) The risk factor criteria specified in OAR 333-077-0125; and
      2. (B) The person responsible for making the transfer decision.
   2. (b) Documentation and transfer of information required for proper care and treatment of the client being transferred;
   3. (c) Arrangement for immediate emergency transport of the client including communication with the receiving facility; and
   4. (d) Annual staff training requirements for emergency and non-emergency transfer of clients and newborns.
3. (3) Imminent fetal delivery may delay or preclude actual transfer prior to birth.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 441.025

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 441.025

History

PH 23-2025, adopt filed 11/03/2025, effective 11/03/2025