Sec. 755.5. Nursing services  


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  • The operator shall ensure that:
    (a) nursing services are staffed to assure that the nursing needs of all patients are met;
    (b) patient care responsibilities are delineated in writing for all nursing service personnel;
    (c) nursing services are provided in accordance with current standards of professional practice;
    (d) a registered professional nurse is in charge of the nursing services in the operating room; and
    (e) only registered professional nurses function as circulating nurses in the operating room.