16 Del. Admin. Code § 3340-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 3340-7.0 - Emergency Services

7.1 Adequate age-appropriate supplies and equipment shall be immediately available and in readiness for use.

7.1.1 At a minimum, the age-appropriate equipment and supplies shall include:

7.1.1.1 Emergency call system;

7.1.1.2 Oxygen;

7.1.1.3 Blood pressure monitoring equipment;

7.1.1.4 Pulse oximeter, or similar device to measure blood oxygenation;

7.1.1.5 Mechanical ventilator assistance equipment, including airways, manual breathing bag, and mask;

7.1.1.6 Laryngoscopes and endotracheal tubes;

7.1.1.7 Tracheostomy trays;

7.1.1.8 Suction equipment and supplies;

7.1.1.9 Electrocardiograph;

7.1.1.10 Cardiac monitoring and defibrillator with battery pack;

7.1.1.11 Cardiac pacing system;

7.1.1.12 Central venous catheter trays;

7.1.1.13 Infusion pumps;

7.1.1.14 Intravenous fluids and administration sets;

7.1.1.15 Gastric lavage supplies, including large lumen tubes and bite blocks;

7.1.1.16 Urinary catheters and appropriate collection equipment;

7.1.1.17 Lumbar puncture sets;

7.1.1.18 Intraosseous needles and placement equipment;

7.1.1.19 Blanket warmer;

7.1.1.20 Emergency medications and supplies specified by medical staff;

7.1.1.21 Stabilization devices for spinal injuries; and

7.1.1.22 Emergency obstetrical pack.

7.2 Emergency equipment shall be tested and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

7.3 If the FSED does not provide diagnosis or treatment services to victims of sexual assault, the FSED must refer a victim seeking forensic medical examination to a hospital that provides services to those victims.

7.4 All patients discharged or transferred from the FSED must receive specific, printed, legible written aftercare instructions, including any referrals.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3340-7.0

24 DE Reg. 692( 1/1/2021) (final)