NAC449.367. Obstetrical services: Nurseries.

     1. An obstetric department shall have a nursery which is organized under the direction of a qualified member of the medical staff.

     2. Nurseries must be completely equipped for any neonatal emergencies.

     3. The total number of bassinets in a nursery service must be at least equal to the number of beds for postpartum patients.

     4. A separate storage room must be available to support the requirements of the entire nursery.

     5. The following must be made available for each unit for infants:

     (a) A bassinet for each infant with storage space for the infant’s supplies, such as diapers, shirts and thermometers.

     (b) Incubators for infants needing supplemental oxygen, heat or humidity and for all infants with a low birth weight.

     (c) A scale for weighing babies.

     (d) Oxygen.

     6. If a nursery for premature infants exists, it must be designed to provide for maximum observation and supervision and must include:

     (a) An electrical outlet for each incubator located in the nursery; and

     (b) Oxygen for every incubator.

     [Bd. of Health, Health Facilities Reg. Part III Ch. I § XI subsec. D pars. 9-13, eff. 10-9-69]—(NAC A by R050-99, 9-27-99)