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. 755.5. 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.