N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-34.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:43G-34.3 - Surgery policies and procedures

(a) Surgery services shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. They shall include at least:

1. Aseptic practices;

2. Infection control policies for the surgical suite, including attire which is commercially laundered;

3. Processing, packaging, and sterilization of materials in the suite; and

4. Special procedures for handling of trash from the surgical suite.

(b) The postanesthesia care unit shall maintain its own specific policies and procedures. Where applicable, these policies and procedures shall be integrated with the policies and procedures of the surgical suite.

(c) A policies and procedures manual governing the overall functions and responsibilities of the surgical suite shall be available to surgical suite staff whenever the suite is open.

(d) There shall be a written procedure established for the handling of soiled laundry and trash, which shall be bagged and collected at the termination of each procedure and transported to the soiled holding area.

(e) There shall be a written procedure for the handling of soiled laundry and trash, which shall be placed in closed containers in each operating room. Medical waste and sharps shall be handled in accordance with current applicable State and Federal rules and regulations.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-34.3

Amended by R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 367(a), 31 New Jersey Register 614(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4293(c).
In (a), substituted "at least once every three years, revised more frequently" for "annually, revised" in the introductory paragraph.
Amended by R.2003 d.57, effective 2/3/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 232(a), 35 New Jersey Register 865(a).
In (a)2, added "which is commercially laundered"; rewrote (d); added (e).