14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-70.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 935-70.0 - Children's Health for Parenting Adolescent Facilities
70.1 A licensee shall ensure pregnant adolescents receive:
70.1.1 Comprehensive prenatal care, including:
70.1.1.1 Monthly visits to an obstetrician or certified nurse mid-wife during the first 28 weeks of gestation;
70.1.1.2 Biweekly visits to an obstetrician or certified nurse mid-wife from the 29th to the 36th week of gestation;
70.1.1.3 Weekly visits to an obstetrician or certified nurse mid-wife from the 36th week of gestation until delivery; and
70.1.1.4 Participation in a childbirth class provided by a registered nurse or childbirth educator.
70.1.2 Arrangements for the delivery of the child are made by the end of the second trimester, or within 15 days upon admission to the facility in situations where the adolescent is already pregnant beyond the second trimester; and
70.1.3 A dental examination within 3 months of admission and that necessary non-cosmetic dental care is provided.
70.2 A licensee shall ensure a system is established to provide background medical information on the pregnant adolescent to the hospital identified for delivery or at the birthing center identified for delivery.
70.3 A licensee shall ensure delivery arrangements are clearly recorded in the adolescent's medical record and staff have access to this information in an emergency.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-70.0

27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)