Staffing Requirements

Staffing Requirements 1. The maternity home shall provide a staff/child ratio of two (2) staff members to every five (5) youth. If the ratio falls below 5, a minimum of two (2) staff shall always be present. 2. During sleeping hours, all staff members shall be awake. 3. A maternity home shall have on the premises or otherwise readily available 24 hours a day/7 days a week, a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. 4. A maternity home shall obtain a consultation from a licensed practicing physician or licensed nurse practitioner concerning medical plans and a program of medical care for the mothers and their children.