Kan. Admin. Regs. § 100-28b-15

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section 100-28b-15 - Transport and transfer protocol requirements

(a) Each licensee shall have a written protocol in place for each patient for the timely and safe transport to a hospital with an obstetrical unit and physician within a reasonable proximity of the planned location of labor and delivery. Each written protocol shall include the following:

(1) A plan for transporting the patient by emergency medical services;

(2) a plan for notification of the hospital and physician;

(3) a plan for communication of the patient's medical history and present condition; and

(4) at least one of the following:

(A) A plan for transferring the patient to the hospital and a physician;

(B) evidence of a transfer agreement with the hospital and physician; or

(C) evidence that the licensee has admitting privileges at the specified hospital.

(b) Each licensee shall ensure that all staff members attending the patient's labor and delivery have immediate access to a working telephone or another communication device and to all necessary information for transporting and transferring a patient in case of an emergency.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 100-28b-15

Authorized by K.S.A. 65-28b07; implementing K.S.A. 65- 28b02, 65-28b07; adopted by Kansas Register Volume 38, No. 52; effective 1/10/2020.