Current through October 31, 2024
Rule 15-16-1-41.83.17 - Entire FED Department shall include1. Central station monitoring capability 2. Physiological monitors 4. Defibrillator with monitor and battery 7. Nurse-call system for patient use 8. Portable suction regulator 9. Infusion pumps to include blood pumps 11. Bag-valve-mask respiratory and adult and pediatric size mask 12. Portable oxygen tanks 13. Blood/fluid warmer and tubing 14. Nasogastric suction supplies 16. Gastric lavage supplies, including large-lumen tubes and bite blocks 17. Urinary catheters, including straight catheters, Foley catheters, Coude catheters, filiforms and followers, and appropriate collection equipment 19. Lumbar puncture sets (adult and pediatric) 24. Medication dispensing system with locking capabilities 25. Separately wrapped instruments (specifics will vary by department) 26. Availability of light microscopy for emergency procedures 27. Weight scales (adult and infant) 29. Ear irrigation and cerumen removal equipment 32. Adult and Pediatric "code" cart 33. Suture or minor surgical procedure sets (generic) 34. Portable sonogram equipment 36. Point of care testing 37. X-ray view box and hot light 38. Film boxes for holding x-rays 41. Internet capabilities 42. Patient tracking system 43. Radio or other device for communication with ambulances 44. Patient discharge instruction system 45. Patient registration system/ Information services 46. Intradepartmental staff communication system- pagers, mobile phones 47. ED charting system for physician, nursing, and attending physician documentation equipment 48. Reference materials including toxicology resource information 49. Personal protective equipment- gloves, eye goggles, face mask, gowns, head 51. Linen (pillows, towels, wash cloths, gowns, blankets) 52. Patient belongings or clothing bag 53. Security needs -including restraints and wand-type or free standing metal 54. detectors as indicated 55. Equipment for adequate housekeeping15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-41.83.17
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13