10A NCAC 13B .6228      Neonatal Level I, II, III, and Iv Nurseries

A facility that provides neonatal services as specified in Rule .4305 of this Subchapter shall meet the requirements of the FGI Guidelines as follows:

(1)           a Neonatal Level I nursery shall comply with the requirements of Sections 2.2-2.12 Nursery Unit and 2.2-2.12.3.1 Newborn Nursery;

(2)           a Neonatal Level II nursery shall comply with the requirements of Sections 2.2-2.12 Nursery Unit and 2.2-2.12.3.3 Continuing Care Nursery;

(3)           a Neonatal Level III nursery shall comply with the requirements of Section 2.2-2.10 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and

(4)           a Neonatal Level IV nursery shall comply with the requirements of Section 2.2-2.10 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E-79; S.L. 2017-174;

Temporary Adoption Eff. December 1, 2017;

Eff. March 21, 2019.