Section 501.32. Governing body

The governing body shall be responsible for all of the following:

(1) Developing, adopting and enforcing rules and regulations relative to:

(i) The assurance of a safe and professionally acceptable level of comprehensive care at the birth center.

(ii) Protection of personal and property rights of the patient, newborn infant, and support persons.

(iii) The general operation of the birth center.

(2) Providing ownership information as stated in § 501.11 (relating to general).

(3) Appointing a full time person in charge, who has authority and responsibility for the operation of the birth center at all times. Qualifications, authority, responsibilities, and duties of the person in charge shall be defined in a written statement adopted by the governing body.

(4) Adopting effective policies and bylaws governing operation of the facility in accordance with legal requirements. The policies and bylaws shall be in writing, dated and available for public review. These shall include, but not be limited to, policies and procedures which assure that there shall be:

(i) Obstetric, pediatric, and midwifery services available on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week, and shall include obstetric and pediatric consultative services, transportation in case of emergency, and provision for referral to outside resources.

(ii) Written birth center policies developed by the Physician Director of Medical Affairs and Director of Midwifery Services readily available to all staff. All staff members shall be oriented to existing policies and procedures. There shall be prompt notification to all staff of changes in policy or procedures.