South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-108 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Sec2 61-108.1300 - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Section 61-108.1300.1302 - Equipment (II)
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-108.1300.1302
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Equipment used in the provision of care, treatment, procedures, and/or services shall meet appropriate specifications and calibrations and shall be monitored and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and with local, state, and federal laws. Records shall be maintained to indicate all testing and maintenance.
B. If equipment for the administration of anesthesia is utilized, it shall be readily available, clean or sterile, and operating properly.
1. Anesthesia apparatus shall be equipped
with a device to measure the oxygen component of the gas being inhaled by the
patient. The device shall emit audible and visual alarms should the proportion
of oxygen fall below a safe level. (I)
2. A record of the inspections made prior to
each use of the anesthesia equipment, as well as a record of all service and
repair performed on all anesthesia machines, vaporizers, and ventilators, shall
be maintained and retained for a minimum of two years or until the next
Department's Division of Health Licensing inspection.
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