Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77 § 264.2100

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 264.2100 - Emergency Services

a) The birth center shall have communication with their local emergency medical transport provider/EMS ambulance providers to be aware of their hours and possible need for emergency transportation of the pregnant or postpartum person and/or newborn infant to a referral hospital.

b) The birth center shall provide emergency equipment and emergency medications as follows:

1) Oxygen;

2) Airway and manual infant breathing bags;

3) Suction equipment;

4) A neutral thermal environment for resuscitation; and

5) Other medications and equipment as approved by the clinical director.

c) The birth center shall provide the EMS ambulance provider clinical information regarding the postpartum person and/or infant including, but not limited to:

1) Demographics: name, date of birth, age, birth attendant, and gestational age;

2) Individual(s) who will accompany the postpartum person/newborn;

3) Prenatal history: ultrasound findings, laboratory results/pertinent findings, prior pregnancy outcomes, current medications, allergies, history of medical problems;

4) Reason for transport details as related to postpartum person and or newborn (e.g., antepartum, labor, birth and immediate postpartum history, newborn assessment); and

5) Copies of pertinent records for the postpartum person/newborn.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 264.2100

Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 13572, effective 9/8/2023