Alabama Administrative Code
Title 540 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 540-X-11 - GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF LASERS AND OTHER MODALITIES AFFECTING LIVING TISSUE
Section 540-X-11-.10 - Quality Assurance

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 540-X-11-.10

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

The physician must ensure that there is a quality assurance program for the facility where non-ablative procedures are performed for the purpose of continuously improving the selection and treatment of patients. An appropriate quality assurance program shall consist of the elements listed in paragraphs (1) -(5) of this section.

(1) A mechanism to identify complications and untoward effects of treatment and to determine their cause.

(2) A mechanism to review the adherence of delegates to standing delegation orders, standing medical orders, and written protocols.

(3) A mechanism to monitor the quality of non-ablative treatments.

(4) A mechanism by which the findings of the quality assurance program are reviewed and incorporated into future standing delegation orders, standing medical orders, protocols, and supervising responsibility.

(5) Ongoing training to improve the quality and performance of delegates.

Previous Rule .11 was renumbered .10 per certification published May 31, 2023; effective July 15, 2023.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-50, 34-24-51, 34-24-53.

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