LAC 48:I.9551
LAC 48:I.9551. General Provisions
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 48, pt. I, § 9551
A. An alternative birthing unit (ABU) is a unit that is housed within a licensed hospital that provides both obstetrical and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) level one status at that location. The ABU shall be its own designated unit, separate and apart from any other unit within the hospital.
B. An ABU shall be in compliance with the:
1. American Midwifery Certification Board;
2. American Academy of Pediatrics; and
3. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines.
C. An ABU shall be in compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, laws, rules, regulations and ordinances as applicable.