048-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-7

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 6-7 - Staffing

(a) A physician or certified nurse midwife shall be present at each birth. A second person in addition to the above, who is a registered nurse with adult and infant resuscitation skills shall be present during each birth.

(b) A certified nurse midwife or registered nurse shall be present in the birthing center at all times when mother(s) are in the postpartum period, and a second registered nurse shall be present if more than one patient is in labor.

(c) Meetings of the professional staff shall be held at least monthly to discuss, review and evaluate patient care. Written minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and distributed to the staff.

(d) All personnel shall receive inservice education at least semi-annually which shall include, but not be limited to, infection control, fire and safety procedures. Written minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and distributed to the staff.

(e) Physicians certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and American Academy of Pediatrics or other physicians who are qualified and recognized by peers in the community as experienced, competent practitioners in obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics, shall be immediately available by telephone every twenty-four (24) hours a day. A listing of such services kept and updated and maintained at the birthing center.

048-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-7