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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 137.4. Obstetrical nursing service
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(a) Obstetrical nursing services shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 109 (relating to nursing services) in addition to this section.
(b) The obstetrical nursing service shall be under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse who is qualified by training and experience in obstetrics and care of the newborn.
(c) There shall be at least one professional nurse on each tour of duty and other nursing personnel as needed. A professional nurse shall be available to supervise persons monitoring all occupied labor rooms.
(d) Recovery rooms, when occupied, shall have continuous coverage by nursing personnel qualified by training and experience in postobstetrical care.