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(6) routine monitoring of the shelf life of medications and intravenous fluids; and

(7) a sufficient inventory of disposable supplies, including needles, suturing supplies, and prescription pads; the birth center shall ensure that these supplies are stored and disposed of appropriately. (b) Equipment must be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. (c) Supplies must be maintained and stored in a clean environment. (Eff. 5/14/82, Register 82; am 11/19/83, Register 88; am 9/30/2007, Register 183) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030 7 AAC 12.435. Physical environment. (a) A birth center must have at least one birth room that is adequate to provide for the equipment, staff, supplies, and emergency procedures required for the physical and emotional care of a client, her support person, and the newborn during birth, labor, and the recovery period. A birth room must

(1) be located so as to provide unimpeded, rapid access to an exit of the building that opens to an area that will accommodate an emergency transportation vehicle;

(2) have a minimum room area, exclusive of a toilet room, closet, locker, wardrobe, alcove, or vestibule, of 100 square feet in a single-bed room, and 80 square feet for each bed in a multi-bed room;

(3) have adequate fixed or portable work surface areas; and

(4) have a toilet and lavatory in its vicinity. (b) A birth center must have available for its clients

(1) one shower for every six clients;

(2) one toilet and lavatory for every six clients;

(3) secure storage for a client’s personal belongings and valuables; and

(4) visual privacy for each client and her support person.