LAC 48:I.9515. Obstetrical Units

A. These requirements are applicable to those hospitals which provide obstetrical and neonatal services. B. Levels of Care Units. These 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. The guidance for these standards is based on Obstetric Care Consensus: Levels of Maternal Care published in August 2019. 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 shall meet the requirements of a level I, II, III and III regional unit. D. The obstetrical unit shall provide the mother and her family members with information about post-birth warning signs, including symptoms and available resources.