N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7.18

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43G-7.18 - Cardiac catheterization space and environment

(a) All persons entering the cardiac catheterization laboratory shall be attired in scrub suits. Limited access people may wear cover gowns or jumpsuits as substitutes.

(b) The procedure room in the cardiac catheterization laboratory shall have a minimum clear area of 400 square feet exclusive of fixed and movable cabinets and shelves, with a minimum dimension of 20 feet.

(c) There shall be a control room in the cardiac catheterization laboratory that is at least 50 square feet and is large enough to contain and provide for the efficient functioning of the x-ray equipment and image recording equipment.

(d) The cardiac catheterization laboratory shall have an equipment room or enclosure large enough to contain the x-ray transformers, power modules, associated electronics, and electrical gear. This room or enclosure shall be at least 100 square feet and shall be positioned in the laboratory to ensure short high-voltage cables. There shall be ready access to the equipment for servicing.

(e) There shall be a patient holding area or recovery room where patients are under visual observation before and after the procedure.

(f) Scrub facilities shall be located adjacent to the entrance to the procedure room, and shall be arranged to minimize incidental splatter on nearby personnel, medical equipment, or supply carts.

(g) There shall be an enclosed soiled workroom within the cardiac catheterization suite. The workroom shall contain at least:

1. A clinical sink or equivalent flushing-type fixture;

2. A sink equipped for handwashing;

3. A work counter;

4. A waste receptacle; and

5. A linen receptacle.

(h) There shall be a clean holding room or workroom for the storage of clean and sterile supplies. This room shall have a sink equipped for handwashing.

(i) There shall be a system in the cardiac catheterization laboratory that ensures the removal and processing of soiled instruments and the immediate availability of sterile supplies.

(j) The change area for the cardiac catheterization laboratory staff shall be arranged to ensure a one-way traffic pattern so that personnel entering from outside the cardiac catheterization suite can enter, change their clothing, and move directly into the catheterization laboratory.

(k) There shall be a housekeeping closet containing a floor receptor or service sink and storage for housekeeping supplies provided for the exclusive use of the cardiac catheterization suite.

(l) During scheduled hours of operation, personnel who have received special training in cleaning the cardiac catheterization suite shall be assigned to the suite for cleaning and related duties.

(m) Space with x-ray and cine equipment shall be available to the cardiac catheterization suite for the development of films.

(n) The following shall be readily available for use by the cardiac catheterization suite:

1. A viewing room;

2. A film file room;

3. A conference room;

4. A library and study room; and

5. Teaching aids and files.

(o) There shall be an emergency call system in the cardiac catheterization procedure and recovery room.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7.18