Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 79727

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 79727 - Perinatal Service Equipment and Supplies

(a) General equipment shall include at least the following:

(1) Amniocentesis tray.

(2) DC defibrillator immediately available.

(3) Blanket warmer.

(4) Solutions and supplies for intravenous fluids, blood, plasma and blood substitutions or fractions.

(b) A fetal heart rate monitor shall be available.

(c) Labor rooms shall contain at least the following equipment:

(1) Oxygen and suction outlets.

(2) A labor bed with adjustable side rails.

(3) Footstool.

(4) One or more comfortable chairs.

(5) Hand washing facilities for staff.

(6) Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in or immediately adjacent to labor room and shall be shared by no more than two patients.

(7) Adjustable examination light.

(8) Sphygmomanometer/cuff.

(9) Regular and fetal stethoscope.

(d) Delivery rooms shall have at least the following equipment:

(1) Adjustable delivery table.

(2) Surgical overhead light.

(3) Equipment for inhalation anesthesia and regional analgesia.

(4) Clock with sweep second hand.

(5) An elapsed time clock.

(6) Emergency supplies such as packings, syringes, needles and drugs.

(7) Emergency call system.

(8) Provision for oxygen and suction for mother and infant.

(9) Thermostatically controlled incubator or radiant heating device.

(10) Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and solutions for prophylactic Crede' treatment of eyes.

(11) Sterile clamps or ties for umbilical cord.

(12) Resuscitation equipment and supplies to include at least:

(A) Glass trap suction device with catheter.

(B) Pharyngeal airways, assorted sizes.

(C) Laryngoscope, including a blade suitable for premature infants.

(D) Endotracheal catheters, assorted size with malleable stylets.

(E) Arterial catheters, assorted sizes.

(F) Ventilatory assistance bag and infant mask.

(G) Bulb syringe.

(H) Stethoscope.

(I) Syringes, needles and appropriate drugs.

(e) Nursery equipment shall include at least the following:

(1) A separate bassinet made of easily cleanable material such as metal or clear plastic for each infant.

(2) Enclosed storage unit for clean supplies for each infant.

(3) Diaper receptacles with a cover, foot control and disposable liner.

(4) A hamper with a disposable liner for soiled linen.

(5) A wall thermometer and hygrometer.

(6) Accurate beam scales or the equivalent.

(7) Thermostatically controlled incubators or radiant heating devices to maintain proper ambient temperature.

(8) Oxygen and compressed air supply regulating devices and administration equipment.

(9) Resuscitation equipment as required in delivery rooms.

(10) Suction equipment.

(11) At least one duplex electrical outlet for every two bassinets.

(12) One hand washing sink with controls not requiring direct contact of the hands for operation for each six bassinets. Wrist or elbow blade handles are not acceptable.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79727

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).