6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 20

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Part 20 - ANESTHESIA SERVICES

20.1 The hospital shall provide anesthesia services commensurate with the scope of services provided by the hospital.

20.2 Administration of Anesthesia

(A) General or regional anesthesia shall be administered only by the following individuals:

(1) A physician qualified by education, training, competencies, and experience in providing anesthesia;

(2) A certified registered nurse anesthetist; or

(3) An appropriately qualified anesthesiologist assistant, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.

(B) In the case of dental treatment, dentists may administer local and inhalation anesthetics.

20.3 Patients recovering from anesthesia shall remain under continuous care of a registered nurse.

(A) Nurses shall have been instructed in the care of post-anesthetic patients, shall have no other duties during the time they are caring for such patients, and shall have facilities for immediate communication with the attending surgeon, anesthesiologist, or qualified substitute present in the hospital.

20.4 There shall be equipment and facilities for the administration of anesthesia that is commensurate with the clinical procedures and programs conducted within the hospital.

20.5 The hospital shall develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the cleaning and sterilization of anesthesia equipment. These policies shall be based on nationally-recognized guidelines and be reviewed by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

20.6 The hospital shall develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the delivery of anesthesia services. The policies shall be based on nationally-recognized guidelines and standards of practice and shall address, at a minimum, the following:

(A) Patient consent,

(B) Infection control practices,

(C) Safety practices in all anesthetizing areas,

(D) Protocol for supportive life functions,

(E) Reporting requirements,

(F) Documentation Requirements, and

(G) Equipment requirements, as well as the monitoring, inspection, testing, and maintenance of anesthesia equipment.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 20