Each birth center with three or more beds shall contain a service area that includes the following:
- (1) Office space shall be located in the birth center unless the provider's professional office is attached;
- (2) A reception and administration area shall be located to control and monitor access to the birth center;
- (3) A staff work area with counter and storage;
- (4) A medication preparation room with work counter, counter sink, lockable refrigerator, and locked storage for medications;
- (5) A nourishment area with a work counter, counter sink, refrigerator, storage cabinets, and equipment for hot and cold nourishment;
- (6) Each center shall have equipment to provide ice for treatment and nourishment;
- (7) A clean workroom shall be separate from and have no direct connection with soiled workrooms or soiled holding rooms and shall be equipped with a work counter, hand-washing station, and storage for clean and sterile supplies and equipment;
- (8) A soiled workroom shall contain a clinical sink, hand-washing station, and work counter and space to separate covered containers for soiled linen and a variety of waste types;
- (9) An environmental services room shall be provided for the exclusive uses of the birth center;
- (10) A staff lounge;
- (11) Securable lockers, closets, and cabinets compartments for the personal articles for staff shall be provided near the staff work areas;
- (12) At least 20 square feet (1.86 square meters) of general storage shall be provided for each birth room; and
- (13) Corridors shall have a width of at least five feet (1.52 meters).
Source: 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2011.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-62(1) and (13).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-62(1) and (13).