LAC 48:I.9507. Obstetrical Units

A. These requirements are applicable to those hospitals which provide obstetrical and neonatal services. B. Levels of Care Units. There are five established obstetrical levels of care units: 1. obstetrical level I unit; 2. obstetrical level II unit; 3. obstetrical level III unit; 4. obstetrical level III regional unit; and 5. obstetrical level IV. C. Obstetrical services shall be provided in accordance with acceptable standards of practice as delineated in the 2014 AAP/ACOG Guidelines for Perinatal Care. Each advanced level of care unit shall provide all services and meet the personnel requirements of the lower designated units, as applicable, i.e., a level IV unit must meet the requirements of a level I, II, III and III regional unit.