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(2) types of local anesthetics and analgesia used; and

(3) outcomes of care provided, including

(A) clients registered for care;

(B) time in the birth center before birth;

(C) time in the birth center after birth;

(D) clients admitted to the birth center for intrapartum care;

(E) births in the birth center;

(F) births en route to the birth center;

(G) clients transferred antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum, including the reason for the transfer;

(H) newborns transferred, including the reason for the transfer;

(I) type of delivery, including nonsterile vaginal delivery;

(J) episiotomies;

(K) fourth degree lacerations;

(L) newborns with birth weight less than 2,500 grams;

(M) newborns with birth weight greater than 4,500 grams;

(N) Apgar scores six and below, when taken at five minutes after birth;

(O) neonatal mortality;

(P) spontaneous abortions;

(Q) maternal mortality; and

(R) client satisfaction with services provided, if that information is provided by the client, either verbally or in writing. (g) The birth center shall seek consultation and expertise from individuals who are not associated with the birth center to review problems that are identified through the evaluation and improvement program and that the birth center is unable to resolve internally. (h) The birth center shall take appropriate action to resolve problems, including

(1) administrative or supervisory action;

(2) in-service education and training;