(210 ILCS 170/20)
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.
(Source: P.A. 102-518, eff. 8-20-21.) |