N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-32.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43G-32.3 - Same-day surgery services policies and procedures

(a) The same-day surgery service shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least once every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. They shall include at least:

1. Infection control practices;

2. Criteria for the types of patients who may be admitted for same-day surgery;

3. Categories of surgical procedures that may be performed on a same-day basis;

4. When, where, and by whom preadmission testing may be performed;

5. Minimum requirements for preadmission testing for all types of anesthesia;

6. A system for handling medical and non-medical emergencies.

7. A system for securing the belongings and valuables of the patient;

8. Criteria and procedures for discharging a patient, which includes nursing assessments of self-care capability and who is responsible for discharging the patient; and

9. A requirement that patients who receive anesthesia, excluding minor local blocks, not drive themselves home after discharge and are accompanied home by a responsible adult. If the patient fails to comply with the requirement, the circumstances shall be documented in the patient's medical record.

(b) The policies and procedures for the postanesthesia care unit shall apply to same-day surgery service.

(c) A registered professional nurse shall be assigned to circulating nurse duties in each room where same-day surgery is being performed.

(d) When a same-day surgery patient is admitted to the hospital as an in-patient, a statement shall be made in his or her same-day medical record giving the reason for admission.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-32.3

Amended by R.1992 d.72, effective 2/18/1992.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 2590(a), 24 New Jersey Register 590(a).
Text added at (a)6; minor local blocks excluded at (a)9.
Amended by R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 367(a), 31 New Jersey Register 614(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4293(c).
In (a), substituted "at least once every three years, revised more frequently" for "annually, revised" in the introductory paragraph.