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Rule Title: ANESTHESIA RISK AND EVALUATION
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Department: PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter: HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter: Minimum Standards for Outpatient Centers for Surgical Services
 
Latest version of the adopted rule presented in Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM):

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37.106.514    ANESTHESIA RISK AND EVALUATION

(1) The outpatient center must:

(a) prohibit the use of flammable anesthesia;

(b) have a policy which defines the types of anesthesia that will be used within the facility. Similarly, the outpatient center must address in this policy the level of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System level appropriate to receive surgical services in these types of facilities;

(c) conduct an assessment prior to the patient's admission as well as prior to surgery to evaluate the risk of anesthesia and of the procedure to be performed; and

(d) have policies that address the basis or criteria used in conducting the assessments.

(2) Supplies and exhaust systems for windowless anesthetizing locations must be arranged to automatically vent smoke and products of combustion.

(a) Ventilating systems for anesthetizing locations using general anesthesia must be provided that automatically:

(i) prevent recirculation of smoke originating within the surgical suite; and

(ii) prevent the circulation of smoke entering the system intake, without, in either case, interfering with the exhaust function of the system.

(3) Anesthesia must be administered only by:

(a) a qualified anesthesiologist;

(b) a physician qualified to administer anesthesia; or

(c) a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).

(4) Before discharge, each patient must be evaluated by a physician or by an anesthetist in accordance with applicable state health and safety laws, standards of practice, and facility policy. This postanesthesia assessment must include evaluation of:

(a) respiratory function, including respiratory rate, airway patency, and oxygen saturation;

(b) cardiovascular function, including pulse rate and blood pressure;

(c) mental status and level of consciousness, or both;

(d) temperature;

(e) pain;

(f) nausea and vomiting; and

(g) postoperative hydration.

History: 50-5-103, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, MCA; NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1626, Eff. 9/6/13; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 2974, Eff. 12/12/14.


 

 
MAR Notices Effective From Effective To History Notes
37-681 12/12/2014 Current History: 50-5-103, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, MCA; NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1626, Eff. 9/6/13; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 2974, Eff. 12/12/14.
37-637 9/6/2013 12/12/2014 History: 50-5-103, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, MCA; NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1626, Eff. 9/6/13.
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