Utah Admin. Code R432-500-17 - Nursing Services
(1) Each licensee
shall ensure that nursing services are provided commensurate with the needs of
the patients served.
(2) The
licensee shall ensure any non-medical patient services are under the general
direction of the director of nursing, except as exempted by facility
policy.
(3) Nursing service
personnel shall maintain a current Utah license and are responsible to plan and
deliver nursing care, and assist with treatments and procedures.
(4) The licensee shall provide equipment in
good working order to meet the needs of patients.
(a) The licensee shall ensure the facility
has the type and amount of equipment indicated in facility policy and approved
by the medical director.
(b) The
licensee shall ensure the following equipment is available to the operating
suite:
(i) emergency call system;
(ii) cardiac monitor;
(iii) ventilation support system;
(iv) defibrillator;
(v) suction equipment;
(vi) equipment for Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation and Airway Management;
(vii) portable oxygen; and
(viii) emergency cart.
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