Section 246-330-215. Anesthesia services.  


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  • The purpose of this section is to guide the management and care of patients receiving anesthesia and sedation.
    An ambulatory surgical facility must:
    (1) Adopt and implement policies and procedures that:
    (a) Identify the types of anesthesia and sedation that may be used;
    (b) Identify areas where each type of anesthesia and sedation may be used; and
    (c) Define the staff qualifications and oversight for administering each type of anesthesia and sedation used in the facility.
    (2) Use facility policies and procedures which define standards of care; and
    (3) Assure emergency equipment, supplies and services are immediately available in all areas where anesthesia is used.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.230 RCW. WSR 09-09-032, § 246-330-215, filed 4/7/09, effective 5/8/09.]
Chapter 70.230 RCW. WSR 09-09-032, § 246-330-215, filed 4/7/09, effective 5/8/09.