6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-22-21
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-22-21 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS21.1 Any construction or renovation of a birth center initiated on or after July 1, 2020, shall conform to Part 3 of 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2, unless otherwise specified in this current Chapter.21.2 Birthing Room (A) Each birthing room shall be maintained in a condition which is adequate and appropriate to provide for the equipment, staff, supplies and emergency procedures required for the physical and emotional care of a client, the client's designated family member or support person, and the newborn during birth, labor and the recovery period.(B) Birthing rooms shall be located to provide unimpeded, rapid access to an exit of the building which will accommodate emergency transportation vehicles and equipment.(C) A window in the birthing room shall not be required solely for the purpose of natural light.21.3 Doors (A) Doors providing entry/exit and access into the facility and birth room(s) shall be of adequate width and/or configuration to accommodate maneuvering of ambulance stretchers and wheelchairs and other emergency equipment.(B) The doors to the toilets in labor, delivery and postpartum care areas for client use shall have hardware that allows staff emergency access.