Okla. Admin. Code § 310:615-3-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 310:615-3-5 - Anesthesia services

(a) The facility shall provide anesthesia services under the direction of an anesthesiologist or a physician with training and experience in the administration of anesthetics.

(b) An anesthesiologist or physician shall be on the premises during the post-anesthetic recovery period until all patients are alert and/or discharged.

(c) At the time of admission to the ambulatory surgical center, a history and physical examination shall be completed and recorded.

(d) All anesthesia shall be administered by an anesthesiologist, physician anesthetist, or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), except for those local agents which may be administered by the attending physician or surgeon.

(e) Pulse oximeters should be used during procedures and recovery.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:615-3-5

Revoked and reenacted at 9 Ok Reg 2021, eff 6-11-92