Section R432-14-3 - General Design Requirements(1) The licensee shall ensure compliance with the construction requirements listed in Rule R432-4. Rule R432-14 supersedes any conflicting requirements of Rule R432-4.(2) The licensee shall ensure birthing centers consist of at least one, but not more than five birth rooms. Licensure is not required for birthing centers with only one birth room.(3) The licensee shall ensure birthing rooms and ancillary service areas are organized in a contiguous physical arrangement.(4) The licensee shall ensure birthing centers with four to five birth rooms comply with Rule R432-4.(5) The licensee shall ensure birthing centers with one to three birth rooms comply with Rule R432-4.(6) A birthing center located contiguous with a general hospital may share: (d) engineering services;(e) maintenance services;(g) housekeeping services;(h) dietary services; and(7) The owner shall retain in the birthing center a written agreement for the shared services.Utah Admin. Code R432-14-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-18, effective 8/26/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023