body linen and towels shall be
kept on hand at all times.

Bed pan sterilizers are recommended for hospitals. A separate bed pan
marked for use of individual patients is strongly advocated.

Delivery room.

1. A delivery room shall be provided; it must be ready at all times
and used for no other purpose.

2. The floors, walls and ceiling shall be of such material as will
permit of being easily washed. Provision must be made for
sterilization of water, basins, instruments and dressings. There shall
be running water with a properly trapped and vented basin.

3. The delivery room shall be furnished with a delivery table or bed,
instrument table, irrigating apparatus, basins and pitchers. There
shall be an ample supply of sterile linen and dressings. Drugs
ordinarily needed for use shall be kept in the room at all times.

4. Two infants' tubs shall be provided for resuscitation in delivery
room.

5. Every infant shall be marked for identification before it is taken
from delivery room.

Nursery.

1. A separate room for a nursery shall be provided.

2. Infants' cribs or baskets shall have firm, clean mattresses,
covered with rubber sheeting and washable pads. Clean woolen blankets
shall be used. There shall be a separate bed for each infant.

3. It is recommended that the nursery be provided with stationary
bathing facilities, a properly protected dressing table and correct
scales.

4. The nursery shall be heated and ventilated. A wall thermometer must
be provided in order to be sure that an even temperature is
maintained.

5. A covered container for soiled linen shall be provided.

6. A dressing tray shall be set up at all times. The following
articles are recommended in dressing and caring for infants: Sterile
gauze, absorbent cotton, medium and small safety pins, bottle of
alcohol, a bar of pure mild soap, a proper lubricant (albolene or
olive oil), boric acid solution, pure powder, abdominal binder for
infant.

7. Bottles and nipples shall be properly sterilized after each use.

8. A minimum of one dozen diapers per child shall be provided for each
24 hours. Freshly laundered diapers only shall be used.

9. If hot water bags are ordered by physician, they must be covered
with a flannel bag before being placed in the crib, and must not come
in direct contact with the baby's body.

Care of patients.

1. Immediately upon the beginning of labor, a legally qualified
physician shall be notified