105 CMR, § 142.503

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 142.503 - Administrative Records
(A) Each birth center shall maintain current, complete, and accurate administrative records in a safe location. The birth center shall make all administrative records available promptly to any agent of the Department seeking to determine compliance with 105 CMR 142.000.
(B) Administrative records in a free-standing birth center shall include:
(1) Updated articles of organization and by-laws or partnership agreement, as appropriate. The documents shall specify the organizational structure of the governing body and the method of selection of members.
(2) Updated lists of the names, addresses, and professions of the members; and of the names and addresses of directors and officers.
(3) Minutes of meetings of the governing body and of the members.
(4) An organizational chart for the entire organization.
(5) Personnel records for each employee, including any license or registration number; documentation of any specialty certificate, education and job experience.
(C) Each birth center shall develop written policies governing:
(1) Selection of personnel and the qualifications for each position. A job description for each position must be included in the administrative records.
(2) Client admission criteria including specific information by which a woman's risk status will be established. This policy shall also be available for public inspection.
(3) The provision of emergency care and the retention of emergency equipment, medication and supplies appropriate to its client population. This policy shall be reviewed at least annually.
(4) Off-hour coverage. This policy shall also be posted conspicuously in the birth center.
(5) Consultation and referral for obstetric and pediatric care.
(6) Informed consent.
(7) Specific client transfer criteria.
(8) Infection control including procedures and guidelines.
(9) Adult and neonatal intubation and resuscitation.
(10) Standards for medication procurement, storage and administration.

105 CMR, § 142.503

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1272, eff. 10/24/2014.