S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.1400.1402

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-91.1400.1402 - Equipment (II)

A. Equipment used in the provision of care, treatment, procedures, surgery, and/or services shall meet appropriate specifications and calibrations and shall be monitored and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and with local, State, and Federal laws.

B. If utilized, all equipment for the administration of anesthesia shall be readily available, clean or sterile, and operating properly.

1. Anesthesia apparatus shall be equipped with a device to measure the oxygen component of the gas being inhaled by the patient. The device shall emit audible and visual alarms should the proportion of oxygen fall below a safe level. (I)

2. Inspections shall be made prior to each use of the anesthesia equipment, as well as a record of all service and repair performed on all anesthesia machines, vaporizers, and ventilators, shall be maintained and retained for a minimum of two years or until the next Department's inspection, whichever is longer.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.1400.1402

Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.