OAR 333-077-0120: Client or Newborn Transfer

(1) A birthing center shall have a policy for essential life saving measures, stabilization, and immediate transfer to hospital-based care, of a client or newborn requiring medical care that exceeds the capabilities of the birthing center. (2) The policy for essential life saving measures must address at a minimum the following: (a) Circumstances warranting transfer, including but not limited to: (A) The risk factor criteria specified in OAR 333-077-0125; and (B) The person responsible for making the transfer decision. (b) Documentation and transfer of information required for proper care and treatment of the client being transferred; (c) Arrangement for immediate emergency transport of the client including communication with the receiving facility; and (d) Annual staff training requirements for emergency and non-emergency transfer of clients and newborns. (3) Imminent fetal delivery may delay or preclude actual transfer prior to birth.