Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 28. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
PART IV. Health Facilities |
Subpart E. Birth Centers |
Chapter 501. Birth Centers |
Section 501.4. Regulations
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(a) A current copy of this subpart shall be maintained at the facility at all times.
(b) Facilities licensed under this subpart shall comply with environmental, health, sanitation and professional licensure standards which are required by Federal, State and local authorities. This shall include, but not be limited to, standards promulgated by the State Boards of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy (49 Pa. Code Chapters 1618, 21 and 27), and the Department of Environmental Resources (25 Pa. Code Chapters 221235 (relating to radiological health)). Facilities shall also comply with Chapter 1 (relating to administration of vital records), Chapter 5 (relating to clinical laboratories) and Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases).
(c) If there is a difference in applicable State or local statutes, the standards established under State statute shall apply for the purposes of compliance with this subpart.