Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024
(a) Each ambulatory
surgical center shall be designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to
protect the health and safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
(b) Each ambulatory surgical center shall
include the following features:
(1) A
separate recovery area and waiting area;
(2) business office facilities;
(3) storage areas designated for janitorial
supplies and equipment; and
(4)
separate toilet facilities designated for patients, staff, and visitors.
(c) Equipment.
(1) Patient resuscitation and suction
equipment shall be available in the surgical area at all times.
(2) All equipment shall be clean, functional,
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction.
(3) Each fire extinguisher shall be the type
approved by underwriters laboratories. Extinguishers shall be inspected and
tagged annually to assure that nothing has been tampered with or moved from
designated areas. All extinguishers shall be functional.
(d) Fire and disaster drills. Each ambulatory
surgical center shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Develop a written fire evacuation plan.
Drills shall be held according to the facility's policies and procedures to
prepare employees for evacuation of patients, staff, and visitors during a fire
emergency. A record of each drill shall be kept on file.
(2) Develop a written plan for addressing the
safety of patients, staff, and visitors during disasters. Periodic drills shall
be held, and a record of each drill shall be kept on file.
(e) Smoking shall be prohibited in
each ambulatory surgical center, and "no smoking" signs shall be posted in
accordance with K.S.A. 21-4017, and amendments thereto.
(f) Use of space. The physical space licensed
as an ambulatory surgical center shall be separate from any physician's office.
