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.