Equipment and Supplies

Each birth center shall have safe and adequate equipment available to meet the needs of its patients, including those with disabilities, and shall include at a minimum: (A) A neonatal warming device in accordance with Department guidelines. (B) A microscope for routine office examination of vaginal smears. (C) A sufficient number of sphygmomanometers and auscultation equipment, including a fetoscope or fetal doppler. (D) Equipment and supplies for administration of intravenous fluids, and adult and infant resuscitation as required by procedures outlined in the birth center's protocols. (E) A supply of oxygen including portable oxygen available for emergency use. (F) Portable suction available for both the birthing person and the infant.