Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-83 - Licensing Provisions for Health Care Facilities
Section 3701-83-41 - Supplies and medications - freestanding birthing centers

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3701-83-41

Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024

(A) Each freestanding birthing center shall maintain an inventory of supplies and medications in the type and quantity necessary to meet the needs of and care for the number of patients served by the center.

(B) Each center shall establish and follow protocols in accordance with standards established by the American college of obstetrics and gynecology for the use of medications during labor or at the time of birth.

(C) Each center shall:

(1) Monitor the shelf life of all medications and supplies and dispose of expired items according to industry standards or practices;

(2) Secure, store or dispose of all disposable supplies such as needles and prescription pads appropriately in accordance with state and federal laws;

(3) Maintain controlled drugs in a double-locked secured cabinet and provide refrigeration for biologicals; and

(4) Establish and follow written policies and procedures for accountability of all medications and supplies.

Effective: 7/1/2016
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 02/16/2016 and 02/15/2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3702.13, 3702.30
Rule Amplifies: 3702.12, 3702.13, 3702.30
Prior Effective Dates: 1/13/1996

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