Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 13 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Division 35 - Children's Division
Chapter 71 - Rules for Residential Care Facilities for Children
Section 13 CSR 35-71.120 - Specific Rules for Residential Treatment Agencies for Children and Youth Providing Maternity Care

Universal Citation: 13 MO Code of State Regs 35-71.120

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirements for agencies providing maternity care, including health care plan, program, and relinquishment of the infant.

(1) In addition to the rules for basic core agencies, an agency desiring to provide maternity care shall meet these additional general requirements-

(A) A maternity residence upon request shall provide a written description of its program to the residents, parent(s), guardian, or legal custodian and to the division;

(B) Written financial policies and expectations shall be made available upon request to the division and to the parent(s), guardian, or legal custodian upon admission into the maternity residence;

(C) A training plan shall be developed to ensure that staff working with pregnant and parenting adolescents develop skills and knowledge regarding infant and adolescent care;

(D) Maternity residences shall be separate from other treatment programs; and

(E) At least two (2) direct-care pursuant to 13 CSR 35-71.050(4)(A) 1.-5. and (B) trained pursuant to 13 CSR 35-71.045(5)(A)-(Q) and 13 CSR 35-71.045(6)(A) 1. and 13 CSR 35-71.045(2)(B) 1.-9., (C), and (D)1.-12. staff shall be on site at all times.

(2) Health Care.

(A) There shall be a written plan for all deliveries to take place in a licensed hospital.

(B) Physician's Services.
1. Each resident shall receive the services of a licensed physician on a regular and continuing basis throughout pregnancy, delivery, and post-delivery checkups.

2. The maternity residence shall provide for consultation from a licensed obstetrician who shall be available in an emergency.

3. A licensed nurse shall be accessible on an as needed basis for pre and post-natal care.

(C) Ambulance Service. Ambulance service shall be available for emergencies.

(D) Medical Records. The resident's medical record shall include a medical consent form, the name of the health care provider, a schedule of appointments, documentation of pre and post-natal care, the expected date of delivery, and any special needs or problems.

(E) Medication. No prescription or non-prescription medication shall be administered without the specific documented approval of the physician providing obstetric care.

(3) Program.

(A) The maternity residence shall, at a minimum, provide a program to residents addressing prenatal care, labor, delivery, nutrition, general health and hygiene, postnatal care, family planning, sexually transmitted disease, and child-care techniques.

(B) Upon dismissal from the maternity residence, each resident shall be given written information regarding postnatal care.

(C) Professional staff shall be responsible for development of a long-term plan for the mother and infant. This plan shall be developed with the involvement of the mother and the legal guardian.

(4) Relinquishment of the Infant.

(A) The decision to keep or relinquish the infant shall be the right of the birth parent(s). This decision shall be made without undue pressure or influence.

(B) At the request of the resident, the professional staff shall arrange for referral to a licensed child-placing agency.

(5) Infant/Child Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

(A) At least one (1) staff shall be present at all times who is trained in infant/child cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

*Original authority: 210.481, RSMo (1982), amended 1985 and 210.486 and 210.506, RSMo (1982), amended 1993.

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