049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-11

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 9-11 - Maternal Health

(a) Each child parent shall receive the services of a licensed physician on a regular and continuing basis to be determined by the client's physician.

(b) The child parent's medical record shall include a medical consent form, the name of the health care provider, a schedule of appointments, the expected date of delivery and any special needs or problems.

(c) Periodic examinations and laboratory tests recommended by a physician shall be performed according to standards of good prenatal care.

(d) No prescription or non-prescription medication shall be administered without the specific documented approval of the physician providing obstetric care.

(e) There shall be a written plan for all deliveries to take place in a licensed hospital.

(f) A Maternity Home shall have written agreements with clinics and hospitals utilized for obstetrical and related services.

(g) Ambulance service shall be available for emergencies.

(h) Following delivery, each child parent shall be given medical and nursing supervision and be allowed an adequate period for recovery. The length of this period and the continued limitation of activities shall be determined by her physician.

(i) Each infant residing in a Maternity Home shall be under the medical supervision of a practicing physician.

(j) A postnatal examination shall be made by a practicing physician before discharge from the Maternity Home.

(k) Each child parent shall be screened for post-partum depression and treated as indicated.

049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-11