Section 264.2150  Laboratory and Pharmacy Services

a)         Each birth center shall meet the following requirements:

1)         Possess a valid Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate for those tests performed by the birth center; and

2)         Have a written agreement with a laboratory that possesses a valid CLIA certificate to perform any required laboratory procedures that are not performed in the birth center.

b)         Pharmacy services shall be provided directly by the birth center or by an off-site pharmacy licensed pursuant to the Pharmacy Practice Act.

c)         Pharmacy services provided directly by the birth center shall be under the direction of a registered pharmacist.

d)         All drugs and medicines shall be stored and dispensed in accordance with applicable State and federal laws.