Rules and Regulations for Licensing Birth Centers
216-RICR-40-10-8 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 216 | Rhode Island Department of Health |
Chapter | 40 | Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation |
Subchapter | 10 | Facilities Regulation |
Part | 8 | Rules and Regulations for Licensing Birth Centers |
Type of Filing | Amendment |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 08/04/2002 to 04/07/2005 |
Regulation Authority:
Chapter 23-17 of the Rhode Island General Laws, as amended
Purpose and Reason:
For the purpose of adopting minimum standards for birth centers that are consistent with acceptable standards of practice and that ensure maternity care alternatives, such as birth centers, will provide services in such a manner as to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of mothers and newborns





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