N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-35.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43G-35.1 - Postanesthesia care policies and procedures

(a) The postanesthesia care unit shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. They shall include at least:

1. Criteria for admission to and discharge from the unit;

2. Delineation of the primary medical responsibility for postanesthesia and postsurgical care of the patient in the unit;

3. Monitoring of patients in the postanesthesia care unit, including availability of monitoring equipment;

4. Protocol of care for all patients;

5. Protocol for patient emergencies;

6. Orders for intravenous administration of medications; and

7. Requirements for documentation of patient status.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-35.1

Amended by R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 367(a), 31 New Jersey Register 614(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4293(c).
In (a), substituted "at least once every three years, revised more frequently" for "annually, revised" in the introductory paragraph.
Amended by R.2003 d.57, effective 2/3/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 232(a), 35 New Jersey Register 865(a).
In (a), deleted "once" preceding "every three years" in the introductory paragraph.