N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7.43

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 8:43G-7.43 - Pediatric cardiac catheterization policies and procedures

(a) Pediatric invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures shall be performed only at pediatric cardiac surgery centers.

(b) The pediatric cardiac catheterization service may share the catheterization laboratory with the adult cardiac catheterization program. However, the staff who participates in the pediatric catheterization shall be trained and experienced in the care of the pediatric cardiac patient and the equipment used shall be appropriate to meet the needs of the pediatric patient.

(c) The pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory shall perform a minimum of 150 pediatric cardiac catheterizations per year, excluding the first three years following initiation of services as referenced at 8:33E-1.11(d).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7.43

Amended by R.1992 d.72, effective 2/18/1992.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 2590(a), 24 New Jersey Register 590(a).
Old text at (b) deleted; new requirements added.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 8:43G-7.37 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).