Current through September 16, 2024
1. The
administrator of a facility shall ensure that:
(a) The facility is adequately
equipped;
(b) Any equipment used in
the facility is periodically inspected and, if appropriate, tested, calibrated,
serviced or repaired according to the manufacturer's instructions to ensure
that the equipment is functioning properly;
(c) All equipment and supplies used in the
facility are used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
(d) Such records are maintained as required
to ensure that appropriate inspections and maintenance of all equipment used in
the facility are periodically accomplished by an appropriately qualified
person;
(e) Each laser used in the
facility meets the requirements of any applicable federal standards set forth
in 21 C.F.R. Part 1040; and
(f)
Appropriate evidence of compliance with 21 C.F.R. Part 1040 is maintained for
each laser at the facility.
2. The administrator of the facility shall
ensure that policies and procedures are established and implemented for each
laser used in the facility which include, without limitation:
(a) A safety program concerning the use of
the laser; and
(b) Education and
training of each person who operates the laser, including, without limitation,
requirements that each member of the staff be adequately trained in the use and
safety of each laser used in patient care and that the administrator ensure
that proof of any required training is maintained at the facility.
3. The administrator of the
facility shall ensure that a safe environment for the use of lasers is
provided, including, without limitation, ensuring that:
(a) Only authorized persons are allowed in
treatment areas;
(b) Door and
window coverings are used where appropriate;
(c) Protective eyewear is used, when
appropriate, by persons who operate a laser;
(d) Laser components which have direct
contact with a patient are appropriately disinfected or sterilized;
(e) Records concerning the maintenance of
each laser in the facility are maintained; and
(f) Each laser in the facility is visually
inspected and tested before each use.
4. The administrator of the facility shall
ensure that appropriate fire protection concerning the use of each laser is
provided, including, without limitation, the immediate availability of:
(a) Fire extinguishers which are inspected at
least once a year and determined to be appropriate for electrical fires by a
person who is certified by the State Fire Marshal to conduct such
inspections;
(b) Water for the
protection of the patient; and
(c)
Noncombustible materials, supplies and solutions, as appropriate.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
Health by R052-02, eff. 7-24-2002
NRS
449.0302
