Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-34-55a

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section 28-34-55a - Human resources

(a) The ambulatory surgical center shall provide an adequate number of qualified staff to meet the needs of the patients.

(b) All nursing and ancillary staff employed by or contracted with the ambulatory surgical center shall be qualified and shall provide services consistent with the scope of practice granted by the license, registration, or certification regulations.

(c) One registered nurse shall be on duty at all times whenever a patient is in the ambulatory surgical center.

(d) The ambulatory surgical center shall provide all nursing and ancillary staff services in accordance with written policies and procedures consistent with professional practice standards and reviewed and revised, as necessary.

(e) The governing authority shall ensure that all employees are provided information related to the reporting of reportable incidents in accordance with the ambulatory surgical center's risk management plan.

(f) The governing authority shall ensure that ongoing staff education and training are provided to continually improve patient care services.

(g) The ambulatory surgical center shall maintain personnel records on each employee that shall include the job application, professional and credentialing information, health information, and annual performance evaluations.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-34-55a

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-431; effective April 20, 2001.