Md. Code Regs. 30.08.11.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 30.08.11.04 - Operating Room

The hospital shall have:

A. Operating room neurosurgical services available 24 hours a day with appropriately trained support staff, and:

(1) Necessary equipment and tools to aid in the care of acute stroke patients including equipment necessary for continuous hemodynamic monitoring; and

(2) A written plan for neurosurgical procedures or evaluations to be performed within 2 hours of the determination they are clinically necessary which is approved by:

(a) The neurosurgeons providing coverage; and

(b) The stroke center medical director; or

B. A written agreement with another hospital which:

(1) Meets the requirements of this chapter;

(2) Has operating room neurosurgical facilities that meet the requirements of this regulation; and

(3) Is available to provide the required neurosurgical services to the patient.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.11.04

Regulations .05 recodified to .04 effective 48:9 Md. R. 360, eff. 7/1/2021