NAC449.3645. Obstetrical services: Labor rooms; delivery rooms; utility rooms; area for cleaning instruments.

     1. Each hospital which has an organized obstetric service shall have at least one labor room, with the need for additional labor rooms to be determined by the amount of use of the labor room.

     2. Each hospital shall have at least one properly equipped delivery room, with the need for additional delivery rooms to be determined by the amount of use of the delivery room. The delivery room must have:

     (a) An emergency call system that is operable without the use of hands and an adequate signal system.

     (b) Emergency sterilizing facilities to support the delivery area.

     (c) A heated bassinet and warmer, and resuscitation equipment for newborns which is readily available.

     (d) A device for easy, positive identification of a newborn before the newborn is removed from the delivery room.

     (e) Adequate storage space for sterile supplies and equipment.

     (f) Sinks and dispensers which are equipped with foot, knee or elbow controls or an alternative method of control.

     3. A hospital shall have a clean utility room with adequate storage for cleaning supplies and other cleaning equipment needed for the delivery and labor rooms.

     4. Major cleaning of instruments and other utensils used in the delivery or labor room must take place in a specified cleanup area or holding area for soiled materials.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. Health by R050-99, eff. 9-27-99)