Md. Code Regs. 30.08.18.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 30.08.18.04 - Operating Room

A. The facility shall have a written agreement with a hospital which has operating room neurosurgical services available 24 hours a day with appropriately trained support staff.

B. Neurosurgical coverage shall be documented in a written plan approved by the covering neurosurgeon or neurosurgeons, stroke program leaders, and any involved facilities.

C. Neurosurgical services shall be available to patients within 2 hours of it being deemed necessary.

D. There shall be a written protocol for transfer that includes communication and feedback from the receiving facility.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.18.04

Regulation .04 adopted 48:9 Md. R. 360, eff. 7/1/2021