Sec. 20. Linkages.
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Sec. 20. Linkages.
(a)A birth center shall link and integrate its services with at least one birthing hospital with a minimum of a Level 1 perinatal designation.
(b)A birth center shall have an established agreement with a nearby receiving birthing hospital with policies and procedures for timely transfer of maternal and neonatal patients. The agreement shall include a determination of maternal and neonatal conditions necessitating consultation and referral. This should include plans for communication with the receiving hospital before and after transfer.