La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9519

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

Section I-9519 - Neonatal Intensive Care [Formerly LAC 48:I.9511]

A. This §9519 is applicable to those hospitals which provide obstetrical and neonatal services.

B. Levels of Care. There are five established neonatal levels of care units:

1. neonatal level I unit;

2. neonatal level II unit;

3. level III NICU unit;

4. level III surgical NICU; and

5. level IV NICU unit.

C. Each advanced level of care unit shall provide all services and meet the personnel requirements of the lower designated units, as applicable, i.e., a level III surgical unit must meet the requirements of the level I, II, and III units.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9519

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 482573 (10/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2100-2115.