The size of the service areas in each obstetrical suite depends on the obstetrical workload. Each obstetrical suite shall include the following service areas:

1. (1) A supervisor's station;
2. (2) Sterilizing facilities with high speed autoclave convenient to delivery rooms;
3. (3) Facilities for storage and preparation of medication;
4. (4) Scrub-up facilities adjacent to delivery rooms;
5. (5) A soiled workroom containing a counter with a sink, clinical sink, hand sink, waste receptacle, and soiled linen receptacles;
6. (6) Storage for sterile and unsterile supplies, which may be in clean workroom;
7. (7) Storage room or cabinet for anesthetic agents;
8. (8) Nitrous oxide and oxygen facilities with storage room if these services are not piped in;
9. (9) Clean work area for storage and assembly of supplies, containing counter and sink;
10. (10) Equipment storage area for surgical and monitoring equipment;
11. (11) Floor receptor or service sink and storage for housekeeping supplies and equipment;
12. (12) Clothing change areas, lockers, and toilet rooms with handwashing facility for doctors, nurses, technicians, and other personnel; and
13. (13) Stretcher alcove.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; transferred from § 44:04:14:08, 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4).