6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 25

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

Part 25 - CRITICAL CARE SERVICES

25.1 The hospital may provide critical care services in a critical care unit. If provided, the following standards shall apply.

25.2 Critical care services shall be directed by under the direction of a physician qualified by education, training, competencies, and experience.

25.3 Nurse Staffing

(A) The nursing service shall be supervised by a registered nurse qualified by education, training, competencies, and experience.

(B) At least one (1) registered nurse and one (1) auxiliary personnel shall be on duty at all times to give direct patient care.

(C) Additional nursing and auxiliary personnel shall be available, consistent with the nursing care required by the different types of patients, and the nurse staffing plan requirements of Part 14, Nursing Services.

25.4 The hospital shall develop and implement policies and procedures related to critical care services. The policies and procedures shall be based on nationally-recognized guidelines and standards of practice. These policies shall address, at a minimum, the following:

(A) Criteria for admission, transfer in and out, and discharge of patients from the service;

(B) Physician responsibility;

(C) Staffing;

(D) Procedures for individual patient care; and

(E) Equipment and supplies, including cleaning and sterilization of equipment. This specific policy shall be reviewed by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 04, pt. 25