15 Miss. Code. R. 8-90-04-405.01
Obstetrics and newborn nursery services shall be under the direction of a member of the staff of physicians who has been duly appointed for this service and who has experience in maternity and newborn care.
There shall be a qualified professional registered nurse responsible at all times for the nursing care of maternity patients and newborn infants.
Provisions shall be made for pre-employment and annual health examinations for all personnel on this service.
Physical facilities for perinatal care in hospitals shall be conducive to care that meets the normal physiologic and psychosocial needs of mothers, neonates and their families. The facilities provide for deviations from the norm consistent with professionally recognized standards/guidelines.
The perinatal service should have facilities for the following components:
15 Miss. Code. R. 8-90-04-405.01