W. Va. Code R. § 64-31-7 - Governance and Management

7.1. The birthing center shall identify to the director the governing body or person so functioning which has the overall authority and responsibility for the operation and management of the birthing center.

7.2. The birthing center shall adopt and implement written policies and procedures which shall include at a minimum:

(a) the health care and safety of clients within or on the premises of the birthing center;

(b) the operation of the facility;

(c) services provided by the facility;

(d) the health and safety of facility staff within or on the premises of the birthing center;

(e) personnel policies and procedures, including job descriptions and educational and training requirements;

(f) orientation, training and education programs for staff; and

(g) other policies and procedures required by these rules and regulations.

7.3. Staff shall have access to the policies and procedures.

7.4. The birthing center shall establish and maintain a current written plan for the facility which shall be reviewed at least once every two years. Such plan shall include:

(a) a description of services to be provided;

(b) a description of clients to be served;

(c) an organizational plan which includes all positions and delineates responsibilities, authority, and relationships of positions within the birthing center; and

(d) linkages to other services and levels of care within the health care system. The review shall be documented in writing.

7.5. Clients shall be enrolled or admitted for birthing services only after evaluation by the clinical staff.

7.6. The governing body shall appoint an administrator or director who has the responsibility for implementing the policies and procedures of the birthing center and for the administrative operation of the center.

7.7. No birthing center which offers such services shall deny acceptance to a prospective client on grounds of race, color, religion, or national origin.

7.8. No client shall be segregated, given separate treatment, restricted in the enjoyment of any advantage or privilege enjoyed by other clients of the birthing center or provided with any aid, care services or other benefits which are different or are provided in a different manner from those provided to other clients on the grounds of race, color, religion or national origin.

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W. Va. Code R. § 64-31-7