A birth center with three or more beds shall have written policies and procedures that include the following:

1. (1) Operational practices that define the services of the birth center;
2. (2) Written job descriptions for each position in the birth center including the title, authority, specific responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Each employee shall be provided a copy of his or her job description;
3. (3) All staff shall be informed of, and have access to, the written policies; and

4. (4) Personnel records shall be maintained for each person employed in the birth center that include:

   1. (a) An employment application;
   2. (b) Verification of references, licenses, certifications, or credentials;
   3. (c) Incident and accident reports; and
   4. (d) Results of medical examinations required as part of employment.

Source: 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-62(2) and (9).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-62(2) and (9).