Rule 15-16-1-44.22.1 - Policies and ProceduresThe clinic shall have effective policies and procedures regarding staff privileges, the administration of anesthetics, and the maintenance of strict safety control.
1. A preoperative evaluation of the patient within 24 hours of surgery shall be done by a physician to determine the risk or anesthesia and of the procedure to be performed.2. Before discharge from the abortion facility, each patient shall be evaluated by the physician for proper anesthesia recovery and discharged in the company of a responsible adult unless otherwise specified by the physician.3. Anesthetic agents shall be administered by only a physician qualified to administer anesthetic agents or a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).4. The operating physician shall be responsible for all anesthetic agents administered in the abortion facility.5. The professional staff shall assume the responsibility of establishing general policies and supervising the administration of anesthetic agents.6. Safety precautions shall be in accordance with N.F.P.A. Bulletin 56-A, 1981.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-44.22.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13