La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9551

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

Section I-9551 - General Provisions

A. An alternative birthing unit (ABU) is a unit that is housed within a licensed hospital that provides both obstetrical and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) level one status at that location. The ABU shall be its own designated unit, separate and apart from any other unit within the hospital.

B. An ABU shall be in compliance with the:

1. American Midwifery Certification Board;

2. American Academy of Pediatrics; and

3. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines.

C. An ABU shall be in compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, laws, rules, regulations and ordinances as applicable.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9551

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 40:1099 (June 2014).

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