Proposed updates related to sections on obstetric and neonatal care and obstetric departments have been proposed to reflect current industry and regulatory standards. The proposed updates also include a new section containing minimum requirements for caesarean births and repeal of a section outlining special programs.
In addition, regulations regarding orders for medications and treatments are being amended to add a 72-hour deadline for signing telephone orders, and another section governing medical records is being amended to clarify who may authenticate telephone orders.
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