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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 28. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
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PART IV. Health Facilities |
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Subpart B. General and Special Hospitals |
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Chapter 137. Obstetrical Services |
Section 137.33. Obstetrical-gynecological nursing service
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(a) Obstetrical-gynecological nursing service shall be under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse who is experienced in maternity-gynecological and newborn nursing. Professional registered nurse supervision shall be provided on each tour of duty.
(b) A separate nursing staff shall be provided for the nursery.
(c) A separate nursing staff shall be provided for delivery and labor rooms.
(d) Bedside nursing care for obstetrical or gynecological patients, or both, may be provided by the same nursing staff.