Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 142.000 - Operation And Maintenance Of Birth Centers
Subpart B - Physical Environment
Equipment and Supplies
Section 142.470 - Storage, Utility Areas and Waste Disposal
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Each birth center must have adequate utility and storage equipment for washing, sterilizing, storing and other handling of equipment, linens, and medical supplies.
(B) Clean linen and sterile supplies and equipment must be segregated from soiled and/or contaminated linen, equipment and supplies.
(C) Waste products and materials shall be disposed of in a safe and appropriate manner. Tissue shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.
(D) Each birth center must be either equipped to launder linens and other washable goods properly on site at the center, on site at the parent hospital or provide for satisfactory arrangements with a commercial laundry. Water temperature for laundering shall be at least 160°F.
