- (1) Information identifying current clinical staff and on-call and emergency telephone numbers shall be readily available to birthing center personnel.
- (2) Clinical staff and licensed personnel of the birthing center shall be trained in emergency and resuscitation measures for infants and adults, including but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
- (3) A licensed maternity care practitioner shall be present at each birth and remain until the maternal patient and newborn are stable postpartum.
- (4) A second member of the birthing center staff who is licensed or certified to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be present at each birth.
- (5) Clinical staff, licensed personnel and support staff shall be provided to meet patients' needs, to ensure patients' safety and to ensure that patients in active labor are attended.
- (6) A midwife practicing in an alongside midwifery unit shall be a certified nurse midwife under Title 58, Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act.
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