Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 638 - Veterinarians
STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT
Section 638.715 - Requirements for performance of aseptic surgery
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 638.715
Current through February 27, 2024
1. A veterinary facility which provides aseptic surgical services must reserve a room, separate and distinct from all other rooms, for aseptic surgical procedures.
2. When performing aseptic surgery:
(a) Each member of a
surgical team shall wear the appropriate sanitary cap and sanitary
mask;
(b) Any instrument used to
perform aseptic surgery must be sterilized; and
(c) Each member of the surgical team who will
be handling an instrument or touching the surgical site shall wear a sterilized
surgical gown and sterilized gloves.
3. As used in this section, "aseptic surgery" means surgery performed under sterilized conditions to prevent the introduction of infectious microorganisms.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R075-06, eff. 11-13-2006
NRS 638.070
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