3701-83-35 Governing body.

 

 

 

3701-83-35                  Governing body - freestanding birthing centers.

 

 

 

(A)   The governing body of each freestanding birth birthing center shall include at least one member who is a consumer who is and is not a health care provider.

 

(B)  The governing body shall:

 

(1)   Meet regularly to execute responsibilities for the operation of the freestanding birth center and shall maintain minutes of each meetingsmeeting;

 

(2)    Maintain records of the names and addresses of all owners, and controlling parties, directors, and officers and shall establish a policy on conflict of interest disclosure;

 

(3)   Formulate the mission, goals and long range plan plans for the center;

 

(4)   Adopt bylaws and establish an organizational structure which clearly delineates lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability;

 

(5)   Adopt policies and procedures for the orderly development, management, and operation of the center to ensure its compliance with applicable rules and regulations;

 

(6)   Appoint the administrator and the director of patient services;

 

(7)    Approve the qualifications of thefor the center staff and ensure that all staff have the qualifications required by Chapter 3701-83 of the Administrative Code;

 

(8)      Establish the quality assessment and performance improvement program required under rule 3701-83-12 of the Administrative Code;

 

(9)   Establish policies and procedures for the handling of all legal matters relating to the operation of the center;

 

(10)    Approve all contracts and agreements with individuals or service agencies, such as hospitals, laboratories, emergency transport, consulting specialists, teaching institutions, and organizations conducting research; and

 

(11)   Encourage collaboration and networking with community agencies and special interest groups.

 

 

 

 

3701-83-35         Effective:	07/01/2016	2
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:	02/16/2016 and 02/15/2021
CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY
Certification
04/22/2016
Date
Promulgated Under:	119.03
Statutory Authority:	3702.13, 3702.30
Rule Amplifies:	3702.12, 3702.13, 3702.30
Prior Effective Dates:	1/13/1996, 4/24/11