Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Article 4 - MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Section 28-4-1313 - Environmental standards
Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 28-4-1313
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Premises.
(1) Each licensee shall ensure that
the birth center is connected to public water and sewerage systems where
available.
(2) If a center uses a
nonpublic source for the water supply, the water shall be safe for drinking and
shall be tested annually by a department-certified laboratory. If a well is
used, the well shall be approved by an agent of the local environmental
protection program (LEPP).
(A) A copy of the
test results and the approval shall be kept on file at the birth
center.
(B) Each private sewerage
system shall be maintained in compliance with all applicable state and local
laws.
(3) Outdoor areas
on the premises shall be well drained and kept free of hazards, litter, and
trash.
(b) General building requirements.
(1) Each licensee shall
ensure that the birth center is located in a building that meets the following
criteria:
(A) Meets the requirements
specified in
K.S.A.
65-508 and amendments thereto, all applicable
building codes, and local ordinances;
(B) is a permanent structure; and
(C) is free from known environmental
hazards.
(2) Each birth
center shall be accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities.
(c) Structural requirements. Each licensee shall ensure that the following requirements are met:
(1) Space shall be
provided for the services to be offered, including the following:
(A) A secure space for the storage of medical
records;
(B) waiting or reception
area;
(C) family area, including
play space for children;
(D)
designated toilet and lavatory facilities for employees, families of patients,
or the public separate from designated toilet, lavatory, and bathing facilities
for each patient;
(E) a birthing
room or rooms;
(F) employee
area;
(G) utility and work room;
(H) a designated storage area;
(I) space for the provision of
laboratory services; and
(J) space
for food preparation and storage.
(2) The birth center shall be heated, cooled,
and ventilated for the comfort of the patients and newborns and shall be
designed to maintain a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and a
maximum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit. If natural ventilation is used,
all opened windows or doors shall be screened. If mechanical ventilation or
cooling systems are employed, the system shall be maintained in working order
and kept clean. Intake air ducts shall be designed and installed so that dust
and filters can be readily removed.
(3) Each interior door that can be locked
shall be designed to permit the door to be opened from each side in case of an
emergency.
(4) All floors shall be
smooth and free from cracks, easily cleanable, and not slippery. All floor
coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair.
(5) All walls shall be smooth, easily
cleanable, and sound. Lead-free paint shall be used on all painted
surfaces.
(6) All areas of the
birth center shall have light fixtures capable of providing at least 20
foot-candles of illumination. Additional illumination shall be available to
permit observation of the patient and the newborn, cleaning, and maintenance.
The light fixtures shall be maintained in working order and kept
clean.
(7) Each birthing room shall
have emergency lighting for use during a power outage.
(8) Each birth center shall be equipped with
a scrub sink equipped with an elbow, knee, or foot control.
(9) Each birthing room shall be located on
the ground level and shall provide unimpeded, rapid access to an exit of the
building that will accommodate patients, new-borns, emergency personnel,
emergency transportation vehicles, and equipment.
(10) Each birthing room shall meet the
following requirements:
(A) Have at least 180
square feet of floor space; and
(B)
provide enough space for the equipment, employees, supplies, and emergency
procedures necessary for the physical and emotional care of the patient and the
newborn.
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