Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLV - Medical Professions
Subpart 3 - Practice
Chapter 73 - Office-Based Surgery
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section XLV-7309 - Prerequisite Conditions

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XLV-7309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. A physician who performs office-based surgery shall adhere to and comply with the following rules.

1. Facility and Safety
a. The facility shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to fire prevention, building construction and occupancy, accommodations for the disabled, occupational safety and health, medical waste and hazardous waste, infection control and storage and administration of controlled substances.

b. All premises shall be kept neat and clean. Operating areas shall be sanitized and materials, instruments, accessories and equipment shall be sterilized.

c. Supplies of appropriate sterile linens, gloves and dressings shall be maintained in sufficient quantities for routine and emergency use. All surgical personnel shall wear suitable operative attire.

d. Supplies of appropriate drugs, medications and fluids shall be maintained in sufficient quantities for routine and emergency use.

2. Quality of Care
a. A physician performing office-based surgery shall:
i. possess current staff privileges to perform the same procedure at a hospital located within a reasonable proximity; or

ii. have completed residency training in a specialty that encompasses the procedure performed in an office-based surgery setting;
(a).have achieved board certification from a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties in a specialty that encompasses the procedure performed in an office-based surgery setting; and

(b). possess current admitting privileges at a hospital located within a reasonable proximity;

b. a physician performing office-based surgery shall possess current certification or other evidence of completion of training in advanced cardiac life support training or pediatric advanced life support for pediatric patients;

c. physician performing office-based surgery shall ensure that all individuals who provide patient care in the office-based surgery setting are duly qualified, trained and possess a current valid license or certificate to perform their assigned duties.

3. Patient and Procedure Selection
a. Any office-based surgical procedure shall be within the training and experience of the operating physician, the health care practitioners providing clinical care assistance and the capabilities of the facility.

b. The surgical procedure shall be of a duration and degree of complexity that shall permit the patient to recover and be discharged from the facility on the same day. Under no circumstances shall a patient be permitted to remain in an office-based surgery setting overnight.

4. Informed Consent
a. Informed consent for surgery and the planned anesthetic intervention shall be obtained from the patient or legal guardian in accordance with the requirements of law.

5. Patient Care
a. A physician performing office-based surgery shall remain physically present throughout surgery and be immediately available for diagnosis, treatment and management of complications or emergencies. The physician shall also insure the provision of indicated post-anesthesia care.

b. The anesthesia provider or qualified monitoring personnel shall be physically present throughout the surgery.

c. The anesthesia provider or qualified monitoring personnel shall remain in the facility until all patients have been released from anesthesia care by a CRNA or a physician.

d. Discharge of a patient shall be properly documented in the medical record and include:
i. confirmation of stable vital signs;

ii. return to pre-surgical mental status;

iii. adequate pain control;

iv. minimal bleeding, nausea and vomiting;

v. confirmation that the patient has been discharged in the company of a competent adult; and

vi. time of discharge.

6. Monitoring and Equipment
a. There shall be sufficient space to accommodate all necessary equipment and personnel and to allow for expeditious access to the patient and all monitoring equipment.

b. All equipment shall be in proper working condition; monitoring equipment shall be available, maintained, tested and inspected according to the manufacturer's specifications.

c. In the event of an electrical outage which disrupts the capability to continuously monitor all specified patient parameters, heart rate and breath sounds shall be monitored using a precordial stethoscope or similar device and blood pressure measurements shall be re-established using a nonelectrical blood pressure measuring device until power is restored.

d. In an office where anesthesia services are to be provided to infants and children the required equipment, medication, including drug dosage calculations, and resuscitative capabilities shall be appropriately sized for a pediatric population.

e. All facilities shall have an auxiliary source of oxygen, suction, resuscitation equipment and medication for emergency use. A cardiopulmonary resuscitative cart shall be available and shall include, but not be limited to, an Ambu Bag, laryngoscope, emergency intubation equipment, airway management equipment, a defibrillator with pediatric paddles if pediatric patients are treated and a medication kit which shall include appropriate non-expired medication for the treatment of anaphylaxis, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest and malignant hyperthermia when triggering agents are used or if the patient is at risk for malignant hyperthermia. Resources for determining appropriate drug doses shall be readily available.

7. Emergencies and Transfers
a. Emergency instructions along with the names and telephones numbers to be called in the event of an emergency (i.e., emergency medical services [" EMS "], ambulance, hospital, 911, etc.) shall be posted at each telephone in the facility.

b. Agreements with local EMS or ambulance services shall be in place for the purpose of transferring a patient to a hospital in the event of an emergency.

c. Pre-existing arrangements shall be established for definitive care of patients at a hospital located within a reasonable proximity when extended or emergency services are needed to protect the health or well being of the patient.

8. Medical Records
a. A complete medical record shall be documented and maintained by the physician performing office-based surgery of the patient history, physical and other examinations and diagnostic evaluations, consultations, laboratory and diagnostic reports, informed consents, preoperative, inter-operative and postoperative anesthesia assessments, the course of anesthesia, including monitoring modalities and drug administration, discharge and any follow-up care.

9. Policies and Procedures
a. A written policy and procedure manual for the orderly conduct of the facility shall be prepared, maintained on-site and updated annually, as evidenced by the dated signature of a physician performing office-based surgery at the facility for the following areas:
i. management of anesthesia including:
(a). patient selection criteria;

(b). drug overdose, cardiovascular and respiratory arrest, and other risks and complications from anesthesia;

(c). the procedures to be followed while a patient is recovering from anesthesia in the office; and

(d). release from anesthesia care and discharge criteria;

ii. infection control (surveillance, sanitation and asepsis, handling and disposal of waste and contaminants, sterilization, disinfection, laundry, etc.); and

iii. management of emergencies, including:
(a). the procedures to be followed in the event that a patient experiences a complication;

(b). the procedures to be followed if the patient requires transportation for emergency services including the identity and telephone numbers of the EMS or ambulance service if one is to be utilized, the hospital to which the patient is to be transported and the functions to be undertaken by health care personnel until a transfer of the patient is completed;

(c). fire and bomb threats.

b. All facility personnel providing patient care shall be familiar with, appropriately trained in and annually review the facility's written policies and procedures. The policy and procedure manual shall specify the duties and responsibilities of all facility personnel.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(A)(1), 1270(B)(6).

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