Section R432-100-17 - Anesthesia Services(1) The licensee shall provide facilities and equipment for the administration of anesthesia commensurate with the clinical and surgical procedures planned for the institution on a 24-hour basis.(2) The hospital administrator shall appoint and authorize an individual to provide administrative direction of anesthesia services.(3) A member of the medical staff shall provide the medical direction of anesthesia services.(4) A member of the medical staff, including an anesthesiologist, other qualified physician, dentist, oral surgeon, or certified registered nurse anesthetist shall provide anesthesia care within the scope of their practice and license.(5) A qualified physician, dentist or oral surgeon shall have documented training that includes the equivalent of 40 days preceptorship with an anesthesiologist and be able to perform at least the following:(a) any procedure commonly used to make the patient insensate to pain during the performance of surgical, obstetrical, and other pain -producing clinical procedures;(b) life support functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubation procedures; and(c) provide pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia management of the patient.(6) The medical staff shall clearly define the responsibilities and privileges of the person administering anesthesia.(7) The medical staff shall inform both the patient and the operating surgeon before surgery of who will be administering anesthesia.(8) A Medicaid certified hospital licensee shall comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42 Part 482.52 Section (a), Anesthesia Services.(9) The licensee shall prohibit the use of flammable anesthetic agents for anesthesia or for the pre-operative preparation of the surgical field.(10) The licensee shall ensure that anesthetic equipment is inspected and tested by the person administering anesthesia before use in accordance with hospital policy.Utah Admin. Code R432-100-17
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-5, effective 2/10/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023