Section 246-330-220. Recovery care.

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The purpose of this section is to guide the management of patients recovering from anesthesia and sedation.

An ambulatory surgical facility must:

(1) Adopt and implement policies and procedures that define the qualifications and oversight of staff delivering recovery services;

(2) Assure a physician or advanced registered nurse practitioner capable of managing complications and providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation is immediately available for patients recovering from anesthesia; and

(3) Assure a registered nurse trained and current in advanced cardiac life support measures is immediately available for patients recovering from anesthesia.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.230 RCW. WSR 09-09-032, § 246-330-220, filed 4/7/09, effective 5/8/09.]

Chapter 70.230 RCW. WSR 09-09-032, § 246-330-220, filed 4/7/09, effective 5/8/09.

                    
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