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.