.10 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness. A. Fire Safety Protection. (1) Smoke Alarms. A freestanding birthing center shall place smoke alarms on each floor and at points as recommended by the State Fire Marshal or local fire authority. A freestanding birthing center shall have alarms that are audible throughout the center. (2) Fire Extinguishers. A freestanding birthing center shall provide at least one approved fire extinguisher on each floor, including below ground level. (3) Lighting and A freestanding birthing center shall ensure that: (a) Exits are illuminated during time of occupancy; and (b) Emergency lighting is located to provide illumination in event of a power failure. B. Evacuation. (1) A freestanding birthing center shall make written copies of its fire evacuation plan available to all personnel and instruct all personnel in the implementation of the evacuation plan. (2) A freestanding birthing center shall keep all personnel informed of their responsibilities under the plan and conduct supervised evacuation drills at regular intervals. C. Transfer of Patients. (1) A freestanding birthing center shall have emergency transportation available at all times, as demonstrated by: (a) A written agreement with an ambulance service; (b) Evidence that the center has confirmed that municipal ambulance services are available; or (c) When located on the grounds of an acute care hospital, a written protocol which describes emergency transportation by means other than ambulance. (2) A freestanding birthing center shall have a procedure for emergency communication with the ambulance service, or other emergency transportation mechanisms. 10.05.02.11 .11 Equipment. A. Equipment and furnishings be constructed of materials that are easily cleaned and maintained and shall include, at a minimum: (1) A heat source for infant examination or resuscitation; (2) A transfer incubator or isolette or demonstrated capability of ready access to a transfer incubator; (3) A sterilizer or demonstration of sterilizing capability;
.10 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness. A. Fire Safety Protection. (1) Smoke Alarms. A freestanding birthing center shall place smoke alarms on each floor and at points as recommended by the State Fire Marshal or local fire authority. A freestanding birthing center shall have alarms that are audible throughout the center. (2) Fire Extinguishers. A freestanding birthing center shall provide at least one approved fire extinguisher on each floor, including below ground level. (3) Lighting and A freestanding birthing center shall ensure that: (a) Exits are illuminated during time of occupancy; and (b) Emergency lighting is located to provide illumination in event of a power failure. B. Evacuation. (1) A freestanding birthing center shall make written copies of its fire evacuation plan available to all personnel and instruct all personnel in the implementation of the evacuation plan. (2) A freestanding birthing center shall keep all personnel informed of their responsibilities under the plan and conduct supervised evacuation drills at regular intervals. C. Transfer of Patients. (1) A freestanding birthing center shall have emergency transportation available at all times, as demonstrated by: (a) A written agreement with an ambulance service; (b) Evidence that the center has confirmed that municipal ambulance services are available; or (c) When located on the grounds of an acute care hospital, a written protocol which describes emergency transportation by means other than ambulance. (2) A freestanding birthing center shall have a procedure for emergency communication with the ambulance service, or other emergency transportation mechanisms. 10.05.02.11 .11 Equipment. A. Equipment and furnishings be constructed of materials that are easily cleaned and maintained and shall include, at a minimum: (1) A heat source for infant examination or resuscitation; (2) A transfer incubator or isolette or demonstrated capability of ready access to a transfer incubator; (3) A sterilizer or demonstration of sterilizing capability;
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