Rule 15-16-1-42.27.3 - Surgical Suite1. This area shall be located so as to prevent through traffic and shall contain: At least one operating room with adequate sterile storage cabinets or number of operating rooms shall be based on the expected surgical workload.2. A service area shall include: a. Surgical supervisor's station.b. Provision will be made for high speed sterilization of dropped instruments or pre-package instruments readily available for the operating room, if more than 50 feet from central supply.c. Scrub station for two persons to scrub simultaneously.d. Clean-up room with two-compartment sink and drain-board and space for a dirty linen hamper.e. Oxygen and nitrous oxide storage in compliance with National Fire Protection Association Bulletin 56-A.f. Janitor's closet only large enough to contain floor receptor with plumbing and space for some supplies and mop buckets.g. Doctor's locker room containing toilet and shower with entry from non-sterile area and exit into sub-sterile area.h. Nurses locker room containing toilet and shower with entry from non-sterile area and exit into sub-sterile area.3. All finishes shall be capable of repeated scrubbings.4. The use of flammable anesthetic gases is prohibited.5. The temperature shall be maintained a 70-76 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity level 50% to 60%; and a 90% filter.6. Special lighting shall be supplied that eliminates shadows in the operating field with enough background illumination to avoid excessive contrast. Isolated power system is required. Emergency lighting shall comply with Standards of Emergency Electrical Service.7. Appropriate fire extinguisher shall be provided in the surgical suite.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-42.27.3
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