Section 325.3842. Supplies, equipment, and processing.

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(1) Supplies of appropriate drugs, medications, fluids, electrolyte solutions (including plasma volume expanders), sterile linens (gowns, drapes, towels, and so forth), gloves, dressings, bandages and so forth shall be maintained in sufficient quantities for regular and emergency use. The drug storage, dispensing, and   administration   system shall comply fully with applicable state laws and rules.

(2)     Such surgical instruments, accessory and operating room lights, and resuscitation equipment as are appropriate for the types of surgery and surgical risks which may be encountered in a facility shall be provided and maintained in clean and sterile condition.

(3)   Adequate supplies of linens shall be maintained, sufficient to provide for all indicated changes after 1 use.

(4)   There shall be appropriate provision for the satisfactory laundering of linens and garments.

History: 1979 AC.

                    
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