N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-9.13

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

Section 8:43G-9.13 - Critical care supplies and equipment

(a) Each critical care unit shall be equipped to provide at least:

1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including a defibrillator/monitor and emergency drugs;

2. Airway management, including endotracheal and assisted ventilation;

3. Oxygen delivery systems;

4. Continual electrocardiogram monitoring, including 12-lead electrocardiogram;

5. Emergency temporary cardiac pacing;

6. Titrated therapeutic interventions with infusion pumps;

7. Hemodynamic monitoring capabilities, pulse oximetry and end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring; and

8. Portable life-support equipment for use in patient transport, both within the hospital and for transfer.

(b) Emergency supplies, as defined by the policies and procedures of the critical care unit, shall be accessible for all patients.

(c) All ventilators in use shall be equipped with an integral minimum ventilation pressure (disconnect) alarm.

(d) There shall be a system for obtaining immediate emergency replacement or repair of equipment in the critical care service.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-9.13

Amended by R.1992 d.72, effective 2/18/1992.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 2590(a), 24 New Jersey Register 590(a).
Supplies to be accessible, not necessarily at bedside.