S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-123-202

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

Section 61-123-202 - Procedures

A. When performing pulse oximetry screenings, licensed facilities shall use motion-tolerant pulse oximeters that report functional oxygen saturation, have been validated in low-perfusion conditions, have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in newborns, and have a two percent root-mean-square accuracy. Any pulse oximeter used for screening shall meet FDA recommendations.

B. If reusable probes are utilized, licensed facilities shall appropriately clean the probes between uses to minimize the risk of infection. Pulse oximeters are validated only with the specific probes recommended by the manufacturer; therefore, to optimize valid screening, licensed facilities shall use only manufacturer-recommended pulse oximeter probe combinations.

C. Performing a pulse oximetry or Department approved screening does not replace a complete history and physical examination.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-123-202

Added by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014.