Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 501.82 - Physical environment(a) At a minimum, each birth room shall have a toilet and sink with hot and cold running water in the room or convenient access to it. The bathroom shall not be shared by more than two patients, support persons, and family. Toilet facilities for staff members shall be separate from birth room toilet facilities.(b) If a kitchen is available for birth room occupants and their family members or support persons, the kitchen shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and should contain a refrigerator, sink, stove, and oven.(c) The birth center shall adequately meet the comfort and privacy needs of the laboring woman and her family or support persons through the provision of: (1) Comfortable chairs for laboring.(2) An interview room with facilities for assured privacy.(3) Consultation and examining rooms to meet the needs of the patient, consultant, and family.