LAC 48:I.9519
LAC 48:I.9519. Neonatal Intensive Care [Formerly LAC 48:I.9511]
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 48, pt. I, § 9519
A. This §9519 is applicable to those hospitals which provide obstetrical and neonatal services.
B. Levels of Care. There are five established neonatal levels of care units:
1. neonatal level I unit;
2. neonatal level II unit;
3. level III NICU unit;
4. level III surgical NICU; and
5. level IV NICU unit.
C. 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 III surgical unit must meet the requirements of the level I, II, and III units.