S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:14:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:75:14:07 - Service areas in obstetrical suite

The size of the service areas in each obstetrical suite depends on the obstetrical workload. Each obstetrical suite shall include the following service areas:

(1) A supervisor's station;

(2) Sterilizing facilities with high speed autoclave convenient to delivery rooms;

(3) Facilities for storage and preparation of medication;

(4) Scrub-up facilities adjacent to delivery rooms;

(5) A soiled workroom containing a counter with a sink, clinical sink, hand sink, waste receptacle, and soiled linen receptacles;

(6) Storage for sterile and unsterile supplies, which may be in clean workroom;

(7) Storage room or cabinet for anesthetic agents;

(8) Nitrous oxide and oxygen facilities with storage room if these services are not piped in;

(9) Clean work area for storage and assembly of supplies, containing counter and sink;

(10) Equipment storage area for surgical and monitoring equipment;

(11) Floor receptor or service sink and storage for housekeeping supplies and equipment;

(12) Clothing change areas, lockers, and toilet rooms with handwashing facility for doctors, nurses, technicians, and other personnel; and

(13) Stretcher alcove.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:14:07

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), and (4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), and (4).