Discharge, follow-up, and evaluation requirements.

Sec. 20721. (1) A freestanding birth center shall not discharge a patient from the birth center until the patient is clinically stable and has met discharge criteria established by the freestanding birth center. (2) A freestanding birth center shall ensure that a program for follow-up care and postpartum evaluation is planned for each patient. (3) A freestanding birth center shall ensure that both of the following are available to a patient of the freestanding birth center 24 hours a day and 7 days a week: (a) Consultation with a health care provider by telephone. (b) A health care provider or other personnel who are available on call to provide intrapartum care to the patient.