Section 79725 - Perinatal Service Staff(a) A physician shall have overall responsibility for the service. This physician shall be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. If a physician with one of the above qualifications is not available, a physician with training and experience in obstetrics and gynecology or pediatrics may administer the service. In this circumstance, a physician with either of the required qualifications shall provide consultation to the service.(b) A physician who is certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pediatrics shall be responsible for the nursery.(c) There shall be one registered nurse on duty on each shift assigned to the labor and delivery suite. In addition, there shall be sufficient trained personnel to monitor and evaluate labor and to assist with a delivery.(d) There shall be one registered nurse on duty for each shift assigned to the antepartum and postpartum areas. In addition, there shall be sufficient licensed personnel to assess patients and provide care.(e) A registered nurse who has had training and experience in neonatal nursing shall be responsible for the nursing care in the nursery. (1) A registered nurse trained in infant resuscitation shall be on duty on each shift.(2) A ratio of one licensed nurse to eight or fewer infants shall be maintained for normal infants.(f) The correctional treatment center shall provide directly or by arrangement continuing education and training programs for the nursing staff in perinatal nursing and infection control.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79725
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).