New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 10. Department of Health |
Chapter V. Medical Facilities |
Subchapter C. State Hospital Code |
Article 6. Treatment Center and Diagnostic Center Operation |
Part 755. Free-Standing and Off-Site Hospital Based Ambulatory Surgery Services |
Sec. 755.3. Surgery services
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- The operator shall ensure that:(a) a surgeon or anesthesiologist who meets the definition of a qualified specialist, and is licensed by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department, is responsible for the surgery service and may fulfill the requirement for medical director;(b) all surgical procedures are performed in accordance with current standards of professional practice;(c) all tissues removed during surgery are examined by a qualified pathologist, except for those exempted by the operator on recommendation of the medical staff consistent with current standards of professional practice; and(d) blood and blood products are maintained and used in accordance with Subpart 58-2 of this Title and are administered by only physicians or registered professional nurses.