Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.12 - Perinatal and Neonatal Referral Center Standards
Section 30.08.12.13 - Education Programs

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A hospital shall:

A. Identify minimum competencies for obstetrical and neonatal clinical staff, not otherwise credentialed, that are assessed prior to independent practice and on a regular basis thereafter;

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B. Provide continuing education programs available to all obstetrical and neonatal clinical staff concerning the treatment and care of obstetrical and neonatal patients;

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C. Conduct multidisciplinary clinical drills or simulations including post-drill debriefs to help prepare obstetrical and neonatal staff for high risk, high complexity, low frequency events;

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D. Provide evidence-based education every two years to all staff caring for newborns (nurses, respiratory therapist, technicians, etc.) that includes at a minimum stabilization after immediate resuscitation to address glucose metabolism, thermoregulation, respiratory support hemodynamic monitoring and stability, risk and treatment of infection, and support for the family; and

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E. Accept maternal or neonatal primary transports and provide the following to the referring hospital/providers:

(1) Guidance on indications for consultation and referral of patients at high risk;

(2) Information about the accepting hospital's response times and clinical capabilities;

(3) Information about alternative sources for specialized care not provided by the accepting hospital;

(4) Guidance on the pre-transport stabilization of patients; and

(5) Feedback on the pre-transport and post-transport care of patients.

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