After a routine delivery, what documentation should EMS complete and provide to the parent?

• A. Record the time of delivery only.
• B. Record the name of the person cutting the cord.
• C. Provide the newborn with identification bands.
• D. Document cord cutter details, time cut, delivery location; place identification bands on mother and newborn; complete Out of Hospital Birth Report Form (S-166A) and provide to parent.

Answer: (D)

After a routine delivery, the essential focus is on complete documentation and proper identification to ensure safety and continuity of care. The best approach is to record who cut the cord, the exact time the cord was cut, and the delivery location; place identification bands on both the mother and the newborn; complete the Out of Hospital Birth Report Form (S-166A); and give a copy of this documentation to the parent. This provides a formal, portable record for hospital staff and the family, supports correct patient matching and handoff, and ensures the parent has the official birth information. Recording only the time omits critical details, noting only who cut the cord misses when and where the birth happened, and giving identification bands alone does not supply the necessary official documentation to the parent.