Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 30. MIEMSS |
Subtitle 08. DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS |
Chapter 30.08.12. Perinatal and Neonatal Referral Center Standards |
Sec. 30.08.12.11. Equipment
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III IV A hospital shall have: A. All of the following equipment and supplies immediately available for existing patients and for the next potential patient:
(1) O2 analyzer, stethoscope, intravenous infusion pumps;
(2) Radiant heated bed in delivery room and available in the neonatal units;
(3) Oxygen hood with humidity;
(4) Bag and masks and/or T-piece resuscitator capable of delivering a controlled concentration of oxygen to the infant;
(5) Orotracheal tubes;
(6) Aspiration equipment;
(7) Laryngoscope;
(8) Umbilical vessel catheters and insertion tray;
(9) Cardiac monitor;
(10) Pulse oximeter;
(11) Phototherapy unit;
(12) Doppler blood pressure for neonates;
(13) Cardioversion/defibrillation capability for mothers and neonates;
(14) Resuscitation equipment for mothers;
(15) Resuscitation equipment for neonates including equipment outlined in the current NRP;
(16) Individual oxygen, air, and suction outlets for mothers and neonates; and
(17) Emergency call system for both obstetrical and neonatal units as well as an emergency communication system among units.
E E B. A neonatal stabilization bed set up and equipment available at all times for an emergency admission; E E C. Fetal diagnostic testing and monitoring equipment for: (1) Fetal heart rate monitoring; E E (2) Ultrasound examinations; and E E (3) Amniocentesis; E E D. The capability to monitor neonatal intra-arterial pressure; E E E. The capability on campus of providing laser coagulation for retinopathy of prematurity; E E F. The capability on campus of providing a full range of invasive maternal monitoring including equipment for central venous pressure and arterial pressure monitoring; E E G. Appropriate equipment, including back-up equipment, for neonatal respiratory care as well as protocols for the use and maintenance of the equipment as required by its defined level status; E E H. The capability of providing advanced ventilatory support for neonates of all birth weights; and O E I. The capability of providing continuing therapeutic hypothermia. O E