Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 142.000 - Operation And Maintenance Of Birth Centers
Subpart C - Governing Body and Administration
Section 142.503 - Administrative Records
Universal Citation: 105 CMR 142.000 MA Code of Regs 142.503
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Each birth center shall maintain current, complete, and accurate administrative records in a safe location. The birth center shall make all administrative records available promptly to any agent of the Department seeking to determine compliance with 105 CMR 142.000.
(B) Administrative records in a free-standing birth center shall include:
(1) Updated
articles of organization and by-laws or partnership agreement, as appropriate.
The documents shall specify the organizational structure of the governing body
and the method of selection of members.
(2) Updated lists of the names, addresses,
and professions of the members; and of the names and addresses of directors and
officers.
(3) Minutes of meetings
of the governing body and of the members.
(4) An organizational chart for the entire
organization.
(5) Personnel records
for each employee, including any license or registration number; documentation
of any specialty certificate, education and job experience.
(C) Each birth center shall develop written policies governing:
(1)
Selection of personnel and the qualifications for each position. A job
description for each position must be included in the administrative
records.
(2) Client admission
criteria including specific information by which a woman's risk status will be
established. This policy shall also be available for public
inspection.
(3) The provision of
emergency care and the retention of emergency equipment, medication and
supplies appropriate to its client population. This policy shall be reviewed at
least annually.
(4) Off-hour
coverage. This policy shall also be posted conspicuously in the birth
center.
(5) Consultation and
referral for obstetric and pediatric care.
(6) Informed consent.
(7) Specific client transfer
criteria.
(8) Infection control
including procedures and guidelines.
(9) Adult and neonatal intubation and
resuscitation.
(10) Standards for
medication procurement, storage and administration.
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