Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 847 - OREGON MEDICAL BOARD
Division 17 - OFFICE-BASED SURGERY
Section 847-017-0030 - Emergency Care and Transfer Protocols

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 847-017-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

In facilities where Level II or Level III office-based surgeries are performed, the licensee must ensure that a written plan is in place for the provision of emergency medical care as well as the safe and timely transfer of patients to a nearby hospital should hospitalization be necessary.

(1) Age-appropriate emergency supplies, equipment, and medication should be provided in accordance with the scope of surgical and anesthesia services provided at the licensee's office.

(2) All office personnel must be familiar with the documented plan for arranging emergency medical services and the safe and timely transfer of patients to a nearby hospital and must be able to take necessary actions. If cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is instituted, the plan must include immediate contact with emergency medical services.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 677.265

Stats. Implemented: ORS 677.085, 677.097, 677.265

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