Sec. 754.10. Emergency care  


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  • The operator shall ensure that:
    (a) emergency equipment and supplies approved by the medical director are available for use and include at least the following:
    (1) intravenous therapy equipment;
    (2) infant warmer;
    (3) infant transport equipment;
    (4) oxygen and oxygen administration equipment for mother and infant;
    (5) airways and manual breathing bags for mother and infant;
    (6) suction machines and equipment for mother and infant;
    (7) infant laryngoscope and endotracheal tubes; and
    (8) medications and intravenous fluids with supplies and equipment for administration;
    (b) center staff are trained in resuscitation and other emergency procedures; and
    (c) a physician or registered professional nurse and another staff member, both trained in emergency procedures, are on duty in the center when a mother is in the birth center.