Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 140.000 - Licensure Of Clinics
Subpart I - BIRTH CENTER SERVICES
Section 140.904 - Patient Records

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 140.000 MA Code of Regs 140.904

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

A birth center shall maintain accurate and complete records on all of its patients that include at a minimum the following information with respect to each newborn:

(A) The condition of the infant at birth to include Apgar Score (or its equivalent) at one minute and five minutes, time of sustained respiration, details of physical abnormalities and pathological states.

(B) Date and hour of birth, birth weight and period of gestation.

(C) Number of cord vessels and any abnormalities of the placenta.

(D) Verification of eye prophylaxis.

(E) Metabolic screening.

(F) Treatments, medications and special procedures.

(G) Condition at discharge or transfer.

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