N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-28.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:43A-28.6 - Physician consultation

(a) The birth center shall have a formal consultative relationship with an obstetrician. He or she shall be responsible for the quality of medical care provided, shall approve the birth center's admission criteria and all policies, procedures and protocols related to the medical management of care, and shall be available for consultation and referral.

(b) The birth center shall have a formal consultative relationship with an obstetrician for the purpose of clinical emergencies who has obstetrical privileges that include admission and care of maternity patients at the affiliated community perinatal center. The clinical director of the birth center may fulfill N.J.A.C. 8:43A-28.6(a) and (b), if he or she is an obstetrician.

(c) The birth center shall have a written agreement for services of a pediatrician or group of pediatricians with admitting privileges at the affiliated community perinatal center. This agreement shall ensure that a pediatrician is available at all times.

(d) Any certified nurse midwife practicing in the birth center shall have a written agreement with one or more obstetricians as required by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners rules at N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.3.

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