Linkages

210 ILCS 170/20
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(210 ILCS 170/20) Sec. 20. Linkages. (a) A birth center shall link and integrate its services with at least one birthing hospital with a minimum of a Level 1 perinatal designation. (b) A birth center shall have an established agreement with a nearby receiving birthing hospital with policies and procedures for timely transfer of maternal and neonatal patients. The agreement shall include a determination of maternal and neonatal conditions necessitating consultation and referral. This should include plans for communication with the receiving hospital before and after transfer. (Source: P.A. 102-518, eff. 8-20-21.)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.aspFetched: 10/17/2026

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