S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-108.1300.1302

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-108.1300.1302 - Equipment (II)

A. Equipment used in the provision of care, treatment, procedures, and/or services shall meet appropriate specifications and calibrations and shall be monitored and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and with local, state, and federal laws. Records shall be maintained to indicate all testing and maintenance.

B. If equipment for the administration of anesthesia is utilized, it shall be readily available, clean or sterile, and operating properly.

1. Anesthesia apparatus shall be equipped with a device to measure the oxygen component of the gas being inhaled by the patient. The device shall emit audible and visual alarms should the proportion of oxygen fall below a safe level. (I)

2. A record of the inspections made prior to each use of the anesthesia equipment, as well as a record of all service and repair performed on all anesthesia machines, vaporizers, and ventilators, shall be maintained and retained for a minimum of two years or until the next Department's Division of Health Licensing inspection.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-108.1300.1302

Added by State Register Volume 28, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2004.