105 CMR, § 140.903 - Equipment and Supplies
Each birth center shall have safe and adequate equipment available to meet the needs of its patients, including those with disabilities, and shall include at a minimum:
(A) A
neonatal warming device in accordance with Department guidelines.
(B) A microscope for routine office
examination of vaginal smears.
(C)
A sufficient number of sphygmomanometers and auscultation equipment, including
a fetoscope or fetal doppler.
(D)
Equipment and supplies for administration of intravenous fluids, and adult and
infant resuscitation as required by procedures outlined in the birth center's
protocols.
(E) A supply of oxygen,
including portable oxygen available for emergency use.
(F) Portable suction available for both the
birthing person and the infant.
Notes
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