(1) The licensee shall provide a written contract for any birthing center services that are not provided directly by the facility. The licensee shall ensure that the contracted entity:
- (a) performs according to facility policies and procedures;
- (b) conforms to standards required by laws, rules and regulations; and
- (c) provides services that meet professional standards and are timely.
- (2) Contracts shall be available for Department review.
- (3) An alongside midwifery unit shall have a transfer agreement in place with the adjoining hospital to transfer a patient to the adjacent hospital's labor and delivery unit if a higher level of care is needed, and for services that are provided by the adjacent hospital's staff in collaboration with the alongside midwifery unit staff.
- (4) An alongside midwifery unit may contract with staff from the adjoining hospital to assist with newborn care or resuscitation of a patient in an emergency.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: March 10, 2021
Notice of Continuation: August 22, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-21-5; 26-21-16