N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-35.6

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

Section 8:43G-35.6 - Postanesthesia care supplies and equipment

(a) Postanesthesia care units shall be adjacent to or within the operating suite and the obstetrics suite.

(b) The postanesthesia care unit shall be maintained as a closed unit. Access to the postanesthesia care unit shall be in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

(c) All staff in the postanesthesia care unit shall be attired in scrub attire. Individuals who are permitted limited access shall be attired according to hospital infection control policies.

(d) Equipment available in the postanesthesia care unit shall include at least a crash cart with defibrillator, drugs, pulse oximetry, electrocardiographic monitoring, body temperature monitoring, equipment necessary for intubation and various means of oxygen delivery. Constant and intermittent suction, blood pressure monitoring, adequate lighting, peripheral nerve stimulator, immediate access to a ventilator, and end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in accordance with 8:43G-35.4(g) shall be made available. Provisions to ensure the patient's privacy shall be made.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-35.6

Amended by R.2003 d.57, effective 2/3/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 232(a), 35 New Jersey Register 865(a).
Rewrote (b), (c) and (d).