6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-20-19
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-20-19 - EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES19.1 Equipment shall be in good working order and shall be available in sufficient quantity to ensure adequate patient care based upon the procedures to be performed in the center. (A) Monitoring equipment, suction apparatus, oxygen, cardiac pulmonary resuscitation equipment and related items shall be available within the surgical, procedural and recovery areas.(B) Sterilizing equipment of appropriate type shall be available and of sufficient capacity to adequately sterilize instruments and operating room materials as well as laboratory equipment and supplies. The sterilizing equipment shall have an approved recording thermometer and safety features. The accuracy of such instrumentation and equipment shall be checked and calibrated periodically according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The center shall have records documenting the maintenance of this equipment.(C) Centers using laser equipment shall maintain written documentation of a safety and maintenance program related to the use of the laser equipment.19.2 Storage, Maintenance and Distribution: There shall be safe and sanitary storage, maintenance and distribution of sterile supplies and equipment, in accordance with adequate written policies and procedures which also govern shelf life.19.3 Segregation: Sterile supplies and equipment shall not be mixed with unsterile supplies, shall be stored in dust proof and moisture free units, and shall be properly labeled.