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28 Pa. Code § 139.22. Physicians’ services.

§ 139.22. Physicians’ services.

 (a)  There shall be a physician available at all times. This physician shall be either certified by the American Board of Pediatrics or an equivalent board, have attained preboard certification status, or have successfully completed an approved residency in pediatrics.

 (b)  All infants shall have a complete physical examination at or near the time of delivery consistent with the recommendations contained in the Guidelines and the results of the examinations shall be recorded in the infant’s medical record.

 (c)  An infant who displays abnormal signs and symptoms at any time shall be examined by a physician as soon as possible.

 (d)  Every infant shall be examined by the attending physician or his authorized delegate within 1 day prior to discharge, and the findings recorded shall be in the infant’s medical record.

 (e)  There shall be a method for the proper identification of each infant and mother or other responsible person at the time of discharge from the hospital. Infants discharged or transferred to another neonatal care unit or hospital shall be carefully identified.

Cross References

   This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §  139.21 (relating to policies and procedures).



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