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TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER c: HOSPITALS AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES CARE FACILITIES
PART 264 BIRTH CENTER LICENSING CODE
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SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 264.1000 Scope and Purpose
Section 264.1050 Definitions
Section 264.1100 Incorporated and Referenced Materials
Section 264.1200 Information Available for Public Inspection
Section 264.1250 General Requirements for Licensure
Section 264.1300 Application for Initial and Renewal License
Section 264.1400 Inspections and Investigations
Section 264.1450 Notice of Violation and Plan of Correction
Section 264.1500 Adverse Licensure Action and Administrative Hearings
Section 264.1525 Policies and Procedures, Employee Training, and Best Practices Requirements
Section 264.1550 Admission Protocols for Acceptance of Birth Center Clients
Section 264.1600 Governing Body
Section 264.1650 Length of Stay
Section 264.1700 Client Rights
Section 264.1750 Personnel
Section 264.1800 Clinical Care and Service Requirements
Section 264.1950 Discharge Policies and Procedures
Section 264.2000 Infection Control
Section 264.2050 Disposal of Medical Waste
Section 264.2100 Emergency Services
Section 264.2150 Laboratory and Pharmacy Services
Section 264.2200 Clinical Records
Section 264.2250 Transfer Agreement
Section 264.2300 Equipment
Section 264.2350 Environmental Management
Section 264.2400 Food Services
Section 264.2450 Quality Assurance and Improvement
Section 264.2500 Reporting Requirements

SUBPART B: CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

Section 264.2550 Applicability of This Subpart
Section 264.2600 Submission of Plans for New Construction, Alterations or Additions to Birth Centers
Section 264.2650 Preparation of Drawings and Specifications - Submission Requirements
Section 264.2700 General Requirements
Section 264.2750 Birth Unit Requirements
Section 264.2800 Plumbing
Section 264.2850 Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
Section 264.2900 Electrical Systems
Section 264.2950 Emergency Electric Service
Section 264.3000 Security Systems
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Birth Center Licensing Act [210 ILCS 170].
SOURCE: Adopted at 47 Ill. Reg. 13572, effective September 8, 2023; Subchapter b recodified at 49 Ill. Reg. 1637; amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 7994, effective May 21, 2025.