La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-6701

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-6701 - Introduction

A. These regulations contain the minimum licensing standards for free-standing birth centers (FSBCs). Freestanding birth centers are established for the purpose of rendering birthing procedures to its clients outside of a traditional hospital.

B. The care and services to be provided by an FSBC shall include:

1. birth-related procedures;

2. criteria for admission to, continuation in, and transfer out of, the birth center;

3. medications as needed for clinical procedures rendered;

4. services necessary to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of the clients served;

5. established consultation, assessment of emergency conditions, and transfer as needed; and

6. organized administrative structure and support services.

C. Each entity that meets the definition of an FSBC shall submit an initial licensing application and the required fee to the department within 90 days of the promulgation of these initial rules, regulations, and licensing standards. If the entity is not licensed within 120 days after submission of its initial licensing application and fee, the entity shall cease operations until such time as it is licensed as a free-standing birth center by the department.

D. FSBCs that apply for their initial FSBC license or receive plan review approval for initial construction or major renovations, or change their geographic address after the effective date of the promulgation of this Rule, shall be required to comply with all of the provisions herein.

E. Those FSBCs in operation on the effective date of the promulgation of this rule, shall be exempt only from the provisions of §6701 D

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6701

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987), Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services and Financing, LR 482106 (8/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180.21-2180.28.