Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45109

Current through Vol. 24-18, October 15, 2024
Section R. 325.45109 - Definitions; S to Z

Rule 109. As used in these rules:

(a) "Supervision" means that term as defined in section 16109 of the code, MCL 333.16109.
(b) "Surgery" means the treatment of human beings by a physician in an operating room, procedure room, examination room, or other setting as determined by the physician to safely perform 1 or more of the following procedures:
(i) Cutting into any part of the body by surgical scalpel, electro-cautery, or other means for diagnosis; the removal or repair of diseased or damaged tissue, organs, tumors, or foreign bodies; or a Caesarean section.
(ii) Reduction of fractures or dislocations of a bone, joint, or bony structure.
(iii) Repair of malformations or body defects resulting from injury, birth defects, or other causes that require cutting and manipulation or suture.
(iv) Instrumentation of the uterine cavity, including the procedure commonly known as dilatation and curettage, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
(v) Any instrumentation of or injection of any substance into the uterine cavity of a woman for terminating a pregnancy.
(vi) Human sterilization procedures.
(vii) Endoscopic procedures.
(c) "Transfer" means that term as defined in section 21703(5) of the code, MCL 333.21703. In addition, "transfer" means the movement of a patient from one health facility or agency to another health facility or agency.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45109

2020 MR 4, Eff. 2/21/2020