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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department ofSubagency 0061 - Healthcare Licensing and Surveys
Chapter 12 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF HOSPITALS
Section 12-13 - Special Care Unit

048-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-13

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Section 12-13 - Special Care Unit

A separate unit designed for intensive treatment of seriously ill patient's who require extraordinary care on a concentrated and continuous basis may be provided. The unit may be multipurpose for a variety of diagnoses or for special diagnostic categories. If this service is provided, the following requirements must be met:

(a) The unit shall have a defined organization and shall be integrated with other departments and services of the hospital.

  • (i) The unit shall be under the direction of a Wyoming-licensed physician.
  • (ii) Services shall be governed by written policies and procedures.

(b) There shall be a qualified registered nurse in charge and on duty twenty-four (24) hours a day when the unit is occupied.

  • (i) Staffing ratio of nurses to patient's shall depend on the number of patient's in the unit and the type of care required.
  • (ii) Registered nurses and other healthcare personnel assigned to the unit shall receive special instructions in procedures, monitoring, observation, and other techniques for lifesaving measures.

(c) The unit shall be designed and equipped to function for its defined special purpose.

048-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-13