- (1) The licensee shall ensure compliance with the construction requirements listed in Rule R432-4. Rule R432-14 supersedes any conflicting requirements of Rule R432-4.
- (2) The licensee shall ensure birthing centers consist of at least one, but not more than five birth rooms. Licensure is not required for birthing centers with only one birth room.
- (3) The licensee shall ensure birthing rooms and ancillary service areas are organized in a contiguous physical arrangement.
- (4) The licensee shall ensure birthing centers with four to five birth rooms comply with Rule R432-4.
- (5) The licensee shall ensure birthing centers with one to three birth rooms comply with Rule R432-4.
(6) A birthing center located contiguous with a general hospital may share:
- (a) radiology services;
- (b) laboratory services;
- (c) pharmacy services;
- (d) engineering services;
- (e) maintenance services;
- (f) laundry services;
- (g) housekeeping services;
(h) dietary services; and
- (i) business functions.
- (7) The owner shall retain in the birthing center a written agreement for the shared services.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: November 6, 2023
Notice of Continuation: March 19, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202