Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 130.000 - Hospital Licensure
Subpart D - SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS: PARTICULAR SERVICES
Section 130.624 - Nursery

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 130.000 MA Code of Regs 130.624

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) A nursery shall meet the Nursery requirements set forth in administrative guidelines of the Department based on the Facility Guidelines Institute's Guidelines as referenced in 105 CMR 130.107, and additionally must provide appropriate clinical equipment to monitor, stabilize and resuscitate the mother and newborn(s), and assistive equipment to facilitate patient and family involvement.

(B) Each service must maintain a well-newborn nursery to accommodate its patients in accordance with the hospital's established policies and procedures.

(C) All newborns in the nursery shall at all times be in direct view of personnel accountable for them.

(D) Well-newborn nurseries shall ensure restricted, secure access. Special care nurseries shall be arranged so that entrance is gained solely through a well-lighted anteroom with provision for a handwashing and gowning area.

(E) The following shall be readily available to the nursery:

(1) Separate and secure refrigerator and freezer for storage of breast milk.

(2) Electric breast pump and collection kits.

(3) Appropriate facilities and necessary equipment for circumcision.

(4) Hearing screening equipment.

(5) Washable infant scales.

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