Utah Admin. Code R432-500-16 - Extended Recovery Services
(1) Extended
recovery care services provided by a licensee shall not exceed 24 hours. The
licensee shall ensure the following:
(a)
services are provided to no more than three patients anywhere in the facility
between the hours of 10pm and 6 am;
(b) extended recovery care services are
integrated with other departments and services of the facility;
(c) extended recovery care services have
policies and procedures that describe the nature and extent of the extended
recovery services provided, that are consistent with ambulatory surgery and
anesthesia services; and
(d) a
minimum of two health care workers, including one that is a registered nurse
with Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, is on duty when patients are
in the extended recovery care unit.
(5) In addition to the items required in a
patient's medical record under Section
R432-500-22, the physician shall
document the following:
(a) the reason or need
for a patient's admission to the extended recovery service; and
(b) dietary orders to meet the nutritional
needs of the patient.
(6)
The licensee shall obtain a Food Service Establishment Permit, if required by
the local health department.
(a) The licensee
shall ensure inspection reports by the local health department are maintained
at the facility for review by the department.
(b) Any personnel that prepare or serve food
shall observe personal hygiene and sanitation practices to protect food from
contamination.
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