N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.96
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 8:31B-4.96 - Operating and Recovery Rooms (ORR)(a) Function: 1. Operating and Recovery Rooms provide surgical services to both inpatients and outpatients. These rooms are staffed with specially trained personnel who assist the surgeon during operations and the patient immediately thereafter. Cost of and revenue from rooms used for minor and ambulatory surgery or special procedures (e.g., cystoscopy, endoscopy, gastroscopy) other than a surgical clinic should be included here. Also included are the cost and revenue associated with surgical dental services provided to patients.2. Costs of routine housekeeping functions (i.e., those conducted throughout the hospital) performed by Operating and Recovery Room personnel are to be reported in the Housekeeping center. Only the cost of specialized cleaning procedures unique to Operating and Recovery Rooms and performed by Operating and Recovery Room personnel are to be reported in the Operating and Recovery Room Center. Medical and Surgical Supplies are to be reported per N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.55.3. Functions include the requisitioning of instruments, utensils, medical supplies, and drugs required for surgery; inspecting, testing and maintaining specialized surgical equipment; maintaining aseptic techniques; enforcing of safety rules and standards; assisting in preparing patients for surgery (only while in the O.R.; exclude prep work done on patient floors); assisting the surgeon during operations; counting of sponges, needles and instruments used during operations; preparing patients for transportation to recovery room; monitoring patient and caring for patient's needs while recovering from anesthesia; and pickup and disposal of used linen, instruments, utensils and waste.N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.96