Section 6-9 - Equipment and Supplies (a) There shall be appropriate equipment and supplies maintained to include, but not be limited to: - (1) A bed suitable for labor, birth, and recovery.
- (2) Oxygen with flow meters and masks or equivalent.
- (3) Mechanical suction and bulb suction.
- (4) Cardio pulmonary resuscitation cart shall include:
- (h) Equipment for delivering positive pressure oxygen;
- (i) Cardiac monitor/defibrillator unit.
- (5) Firm surfaces suitable for resuscitation.
- (6) Emergency medications, intravenous fluids, and related supplies and equipment for both mother and newborn.
- (7) Electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- (8) Transfer isolette with a temperature control and oxygen capabilities.
- (10) A clock with a sweep second hand.
- (11) Sterile suturing equipment and supplies.
- (12) Adjustable lighting that is pleasant for the patient and adequate for examinations.
- (13) Containers for soiled linen which shall be closed or covered.
- (14) Heavy duty plastic bags shall be used for double bagging of patient wastes, as well as sanitary disposal of all wastes.
- (15) Log book for registration of birth which shall contain at least the following:
- (b) Patient medical record number;
- (m) Condition of newborn at delivery/congenital anomalies;
- (16) Access to a toilet, lavatory and shower which is not used by visitors or staff.
- (17) One (1) or more comfortable chair(s) or recliner.
- (18) Scrub sink with elbow, knee or foot control.
- (19) Emergency signal and/or communication system.
- (20) Adequate ventilation and temperature control.
- (21) Sphygmomanometer, stethoscope and fetoscope.
- (22) Microscope for routine examinations such as urine and hematocrit.
- (23) Any other equipment necessary to provide full scope of services and to ensure safety of mother and newborn.