South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:76 - Ambulatory surgery center facilities
Chapter 44:76:10 - Surgical services
Section 44:76:10:04 - Anesthesia services.
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
Each facility shall provide anesthesia services organized, directed, and integrated with other related services commensurate with the scope and needs of patients. The delivery of anesthesia care to patients shall be provided by qualified persons according to written policies relating to anesthesia procedures approved by the medical staff.
Safety and sanitation controls shall be established. All anesthetizing locations which are not protected against potential explosive hazards shall have a legible sign posted prohibiting the use of flammable gas as anesthetics. The requirements for anesthesia services in ambulatory surgery centers are as follows:
(1) A physician shall be on the premises during the post-anesthetic recovery period until all patients are alert or discharged;
(2) When a general anesthetic is used, at least one registered nurse shall be in the recovery room during the patient's post-anesthetic recovery period;
(3) Policies and procedures on the administration of anesthetics shall be developed by the medical staff and approved by the governing body;
(4) Prior to undergoing general anesthesia, a patient shall have a history and physical examination by a physician, including necessary laboratory examinations;
(5) Before discharge from the facility, each patient shall be evaluated by a physician for proper anesthesia recovery;
(6) No flammable anesthetic is allowed; and
(7) All anesthetics shall be administered by an anesthesiologist or anesthetist, except for local anesthetic agents which may be administered by the attending physician.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(12).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(12).
