Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 51 - Hospitals
Rule 481-51.34 - Pediatric Services
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-51.34
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) All hospitals providing pediatric care shall be properly organized and equipped to provide appropriate accommodations for children. The supervision of the pediatric area shall be under the direction of a qualified registered nurse.
(2) Written policies and procedures shall be implemented governing pediatric services that are consistent with the needs of the child and resources of the hospital.
a. Policies and procedures shall be developed
in consultation with and the approval of the hospital's medical staff. At a
minimum, the policies and procedures shall provide for:
(1) Pediatric services under the medical
direction of a qualified doctor of medicine or osteopathy.
(2) Delineation of the privileges and
qualifications of individuals authorized to provide pediatric services as set
out in the hospital's medical staff bylaws.
(3) The qualifications of nursing personnel
and continuing education required, including care in the event of emergency
situations.
(4) Adequate staffing
and equipment for pediatric services including ancillary services. Staff
participating in the care of pediatric patients shall have education
appropriate for the care of pediatric patients.
(5) Ancillary services for pediatric patients
shall be available and include, but not be limited to, pharmaceutical care,
laboratory services, respiratory therapy, physical therapy and speech
therapy.
(6) Ongoing quality
assessment.
(7) Written protocol
for transfer of pediatric patients in the event the hospital does not have
capability to provide care for these patients.
b. Hospitals may consider the most recent
editions of the following publications in the development of policies and
procedures: the American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy Reference Guide and
policy statements which are published on a monthly basis in "Pediatrics" and
the "Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook," American Pharmacists
Association.
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