South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:69 - Birth centers
Chapter 44:69:08 - Construction standards
Section 44:69:08:05 - Services area in care area for birth centers with three or more beds

(1) Office space shall be located in the birth center unless the provider's professional office is attached;

(2) A reception and administration area shall be located to control and monitor access to the birth center;

(3) A staff work area with counter and storage;

(4) A medication preparation room with work counter, counter sink, lockable refrigerator, and locked storage for medications;

(5) A nourishment area with a work counter, counter sink, refrigerator, storage cabinets, and equipment for hot and cold nourishment;

(6) Each center shall have equipment to provide ice for treatment and nourishment;

(7) A clean workroom shall be separate from and have no direct connection with soiled workrooms or soiled holding rooms and shall be equipped with a work counter, hand-washing station, and storage for clean and sterile supplies and equipment;

(8) A soiled workroom shall contain a clinical sink, hand-washing station, and work counter and space to separate covered containers for soiled linen and a variety of waste types;

(9) An environmental services room shall be provided for the exclusive uses of the birth center;

(10) A staff lounge;

(11) Securable lockers, closets, and cabinets compartments for the personal articles for staff shall be provided near the staff work areas;

(12) At least 20 square feet (1.86 square meters) of general storage shall be provided for each birth room; and

(13) Corridors shall have a width of at least five feet (1.52 meters).