S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:12:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:76:12:03 - Service areas in surgical suite

The size of the service areas in each surgical suite depends on the surgical workload. Each surgical suite shall include the following service areas:

(1) A surgical supervisor station;

(2) Sterilizing facilities near the operating room with high speed autoclave;

(3) Facilities for storage and preparation of medication;

(4) Scrub-up facilities located adjacent to operating rooms;

(5) Soiled workroom containing a work counter clinical sink, hand sink, waste receptacle, and soiled linen receptacles;

(6) Storage for sterile and unsterile supplies, which may be in a clean workroom;

(7) Storage room or cabinet for anesthetic agents;

(8) Nitrous oxide and oxygen facilities with storage room if these services are not piped in;

(9) Clean work area for storage and assembly of supplies containing counter and sink;

(10) Equipment storage area for surgical and monitoring equipment;

(11) Floor receptor or service sink and storage for housekeeping supplies and equipment;

(12) Clothing change areas, lockers, and toilet rooms for doctors, nurses, technicians, and other personnel;

(13) Holding area for patients in facilities with two or more operating rooms; and

(14) Stretcher alcove.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:12:03

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), and (4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), and (4).