Section R432-550-10 - Contracts(1) The licensee shall provide a written contract for any birthing center services that are not provided directly by the facility. The licensee shall ensure that the contracted entity: (a) performs according to facility policies and procedures;(b) conforms to standards required by laws, rules and regulations; and(c) provides services that meet professional standards and are timely.(2) Contracts shall be available for Department review.(3) An alongside midwifery unit shall have a transfer agreement in place with the adjoining hospital to transfer a patient to the adjacent hospital's labor and delivery unit if a higher level of care is needed, and for services that are provided by the adjacent hospital's staff in collaboration with the alongside midwifery unit staff.(4) An alongside midwifery unit may contract with staff from the adjoining hospital to assist with newborn care or resuscitation of a patient in an emergency.Utah Admin. Code R432-550-10
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-11, effective 5/16/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-18, effective 8/26/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/10/2021