New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter V - Medical Facilities
Subchapter C - State Hospital Code
Article 6 - Treatment Center and Diagnostic Center Operation
Part 754 - Birth Center Services
Section 754.10 - Emergency care

Universal Citation: 10 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 754.10

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

The operator shall ensure that:

(a) emergency equipment and supplies approved by the medical director are available for use and include at least the following:

(1) intravenous therapy equipment;

(2) infant warmer;

(3) infant transport equipment;

(4) oxygen and oxygen administration equipment for mother and infant;

(5) airways and manual breathing bags for mother and infant;

(6) suction machines and equipment for mother and infant;

(7) infant laryngoscope and endotracheal tubes; and

(8) medications and intravenous fluids with supplies and equipment for administration;

(b) center staff are trained in resuscitation and other emergency procedures; and

(c) a physician or registered professional nurse and another staff member, both trained in emergency procedures, are on duty in the center when a mother is in the birth center.

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