La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4559

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-4559 - Stereotactic Radiosurgery Services

A. Ambulatory surgical centers operated primarily for the purpose of offering stereotactic radiosurgery by use of a gamma knife or similar neurosurgical tool are exempt from the following requirements:

1. having a minimum of two operating/procedure rooms and one post-anesthesia recovery room within the ASC;

2. caseload shall not exceed the capabilities of the surgical center including the recovery room;

3. the surgical area shall be located within the facility as to be removed from the general lines of traffic of both visitors and other ASC personnel; and

4. the following requirements:

a. scrub station(s) shall be provided directly adjacent to the entrance to each operating or procedure room;

b. a scrub station may serve two operating or procedure rooms if it is located directly adjacent to the entrances to both; and

c. scrub stations shall be arranged to minimize splatter on nearby personnel or supply carts.

B. The aforementioned exemptions do not apply to ASCs performing surgical procedures in conjunction with stereotactic radiosurgery.

C. These facilities shall be responsible for compliance with these licensing standards and any applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4559

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 431747 (9/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2131-2141.