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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department ofSubagency 0061 - Healthcare Licensing and Surveys
Chapter 12 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF HOSPITALS
Section 12-14 - Obstetric Services

048-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-14

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 12-14 - Obstetric Services

Hospitals that choose to provide obstetric services shall have policies and procedures to ensure adequate and comprehensive care to mothers and their newborn infants in an environment which provides protection from infection.

(a) The obstetrical suite and accessory services shall be so located that traffic in and out can be controlled and there is no through traffic.

(b) Policies and procedures shall be in writing to ensure safety to patient's and personnel.

(c) A registered nurse shall be in charge of labor, delivery room, post partum, and nursery.

(d) A registered nurse shall be present in the delivery room at the time of delivery.

  • (i) The registered nurse shall be responsible for maintaining a complete register of delivery, which shall contain the name and hospital number of each patient admitted, date and time of admission, date and time of birth, sex, Apgar score of infant at birth, type of delivery, all operative procedures, names of physicians, assistants, and anesthetists and/or anesthesiologists.

(e) Provide for availability and adequacy of equipment such as resuscitator, aspirator, isolette or incubator, oxygen analyzer, and supplies.

(f) Facilities shall be available and policies and procedures established for isolation and infection control.

(g) Written policies and procedures shall be established for routine cleaning and cleaning following each delivery.

(h) Surgical attire with scuffs or conductive shoes shall be worn in critical areas. Re-gowning shall be required if surgical attire is worn outside of the critical area.

(i) Nursery.

  • (i) Competent nursing personnel shall be available in the nursery, when it is occupied.
  • (ii) Routine admission of a baby to the nursery shall include weight, length, head and chest circumferences, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, presence or absence of jaundice, and abnormalities or other noteworthy manifestations of appearance or reactions.

(j) A postpartum program of education for the mother, concerning the care of the baby, shall be provided.

048-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-14