Arizona Administrative Code
Title 9 - HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS: LICENSING
Article 9 - OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTERS
Section R9-10-918 - Physical Plant Standards

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 9-10-918

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. An administrator shall ensure that the outpatient surgical center complies with the applicable physical plant health and safety codes and standards, incorporated by reference in R9-10-104.01, that were in effect on the date the outpatient surgical center submitted architectural plans and specifications to the Department for approval according to R9-10-104.

B. An administrator shall ensure that the premises and equipment are sufficient to accommodate:

1. The services stated in the outpatient surgical center's scope of services, and

2. An individual accepted as a patient by the outpatient surgical center.

C. An administrator shall ensure that:

1. There are two recovery beds for each operating room, for up to four operating rooms, whenever general anesthesia is administered;

2. One additional recovery bed is available for each additional operating room; and

3. Recovery beds are located in a space that provides for a minimum of 70 square feet per bed, allowing three feet or more between beds and between the sides of a bed and the wall.

D. An administrator may provide chairs in the recovery room area that allow a patient to recline for patients who have not received general anesthesia.

E. An administrator shall ensure that the following are available in the surgical suite:

1. Oxygen and the means of administration;

2. Mechanical ventilator assistance equipment including airways, manual breathing bag, and suction apparatus;

3. Cardiac monitor;

4. Defibrillator; and

5. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation drugs as determined by the policies and procedures.

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