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(D) bag valve mask (BVM) resuscitators and oral airways appropriate for the client and the newborn;

(E) laryngoscopes and endotracheal tubes appropriate for the newborn;

(F) firm surfaces suitable for client and newborn resuscitation;

(G) fetal monitoring equipment, including a fetoscope or Doppler fetal heart monitor;

(H) equipment for monitoring and maintaining the optimum body temperature of the newborn, including a heat source appropriate for use in newborn warming, examination, or resuscitation;

(I) a transfer incubator or isolette or demonstrated capability of ready access to a transfer incubator or isolette; the incubator or isolette must be equipped with a heat source that is appropriate for newborns, and that measures and maintains normal body temperature;

(J) a clock with a sweep second hand;

(K) a sterilizer or demonstration of sterilizing capability;

(L) blood pressure equipment with an appropriate range of cuffs;

(M) thermometers;

(N) intravenous equipment;

(O) sterile suturing equipment and instruments for episiotomy repair and suturing of lacerations;

(P) adjustable examination lights; and

(Q) closed or covered containers for soiled linen and waste materials;

(4) properly maintained accessory equipment, including

(A) conveniently placed telephones;

(B) portable lighting;

(C) kitchen equipment of the type typically found in a private home, for light refreshment; and

(D) laundry equipment of the type typically found in a private home, or contracted laundry services;

(5) an inventory of medications, intravenous medications, and intravenous fluids for routine and emergency treatment, sufficient for the number of clients registered for care; the inventory must include, at a minimum, the medications listed in 12 AAC 14.570;