Illinois Administrative Code
Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Part 210 - POSTSURGICAL RECOVERY CARE CENTER DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM CODE
Section 210.2200 - Personnel
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) A registered nurse with postgraduate education or at least three years of experience within the last five years in the postanesthesia recovery unit or medical/surgical unit of an acute care hospital or in an ambulatory surgical treatment center shall be designated as the Supervising Nurse and shall direct and supervise the nursing personnel and the nursing care of the patients.
b) The licensee shall provide a sufficient number of properly trained and supervised staff to meet the needs of each patient. At least two licensed nurses, one of whom is a registered nurse, must be on duty when patients are present.
c) The licensee shall define, through job descriptions, minimum education and experience, requirements for all staff, consultants and contract staff providing services to the Postsurgical Recovery Care Center Model. All nursing staff must:
d) The licensee shall provide an initial orientation and routine, pertinent training to all staff. This training may include return demonstration, one-on-one training, small group exercises, or lecture. All training shall be documented with:
e) The Model shall establish an employee health program that includes the following:
f) Prior to employing any individual in a position that requires a State license, the licensee shall contact the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation to verify that the individual's license is active. A copy of the license shall be placed in the individual's personnel file.
g) The licensee shall check the status of all applicants with the Nurse Aide Registry prior to hiring.