R433-1-4. Reporting of Capacity to Care for VLBW Infants, as Outlined by the 7th Edition of the Guidelines for Perinatal Care, to the Department

  Each hospital with a NICU or a Nursery that admits or cares for VLBW infants shall report as requested by the Department its capability to treat VLBW infants. The hospital shall submit its report within 30 days of the Department request. The Department's request shall be in the form of a survey based on the Guidelines for Perinatal Care and may be made no more than once in a calendar year. The medical director and nursing director of the NICU or nursery shall jointly complete the survey. Medical directors and nursing directors are encouraged to report significant changes in capability more frequently.