Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-51.19 - Anesthesia services
(1) There shall be
written policies and procedures governing anesthesia services that are
consistent with the needs and resources of the hospital . Written policies and
procedures governing anesthesia services shall be developed and implemented in
consultation with and with the approval of the hospital 's medical staff and, at
a minimum, provide for:
a. Anesthesia services
under the direction of a qualified doctor of medicine or osteopathy.
b. The qualifications of individuals
authorized to administer anesthesia as set out in the hospital 's medical staff
bylaws or medical staff rules and regulations.
c. Preanesthesia evaluation, appraisal of a patient's
current condition, preparation of an intraoperative anesthesia record, and
discharge criteria for patients.
d.
Equipment functioning and safety, including ensuring that a qualified medical
doctor, osteopathic physician and surgeon or anesthetist checks, prior to the
administration of anesthesia, the readiness, availability, cleanliness, and
working condition of all equipment to be used in the administration of
anesthetic agents and minimizing electrical hazard in anesthesia
areas.
e. Quality assurance,
including infection control procedures; integration of anesthesia services into
various areas of the hospital ; and ongoing monitoring, review, and evaluation
of anesthesia services, processes, and procedures.
(2) Policies and procedures may be adjusted
as appropriate to reflect provision of anesthesia services in inpatient or
outpatient settings.
Notes
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