Md. Code Regs. 30.08.12.04
III | IV | |
A hospital shall: | ||
A. Demonstrate its capability of providing obstetrical care through written standards, protocols, or guidelines, including those for the following: | ||
(1) Management of uncomplicated pregnancy; | E | E |
(2) Detection, stabilization, and initiation of management of unanticipated maternal-fetal problems; | E | E |
(3) Fetal monitoring, including internal scalp electrode monitoring; | E | E |
(4) Ability to begin emergency cesarean delivery within a time interval that best incorporates maternal and fetal risks and benefits with the provision of emergency care; and | E | E |
(5) Selection and management of obstetrical patients at a maternal risk level appropriate to its capability. | E | E |
B. Have an on-site intensive care unit that accepts obstetrical patients and has critical care providers on-site to actively collaborate with obstetricians or maternal-fetal medicine specialists at all times. | E | E |
Md. Code Regs. 30.08.12.04
Regulations .04 adopted effective January 13, 2011 (38:1 Md. R. 12)
Regulation .04 amended effective 42:6 Md. R. 514, eff.3/30/2015; amended effective 49:20 Md. R. 913, eff. 10/3/2022