Ch. 26, § 18. Equipment and Supplies

(a) A center shall maintain appropriate equipment and supplies, including: (i) A bed suitable for labor, delivery, and recovery; (ii) Oxygen with flow meters and masks or equivalent; (iii) Mechanical suction or bulb suction; (iv) Endotracheal tubes; (v) Oral airways; (vi) Needles; (vii) Syringes; (viii) Emergency drugs; (ix) A laryngoscope; (x) An automated external defibrillator; (xi) Emergency medications, intravenous fluids, and related supplies and equipment for both mother and newborn; (xii) Equipment for monitoring fetal heartrate; (xiii) Equipment specifically designed for thermal regulation and transport of newborns, and regular training and review in proper use of equipment; (xiv) An infant scale; (xv) A clock; (xvi) Sterile suturing equipment and supplies; (xvii) Adjustable lighting that is adequate for examinations; (xviii) Containers for soiled linen which shall be closed or covered; (xix) Infection control supplies for the sanitary disposal of all wastes; (xx) An emergency communication system; (xxi) A sphygmomanometer, stethoscope and fetoscope; (xxii) Supplies for routine laboratory testing; and (xxiii) Any other equipment necessary to ensure the safety of pregnant women, mothers, and children.