Document Citation: K.A.R. § 28-34-61a

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KANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
AGENCY 28 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
ARTICLE 34. HOSPITALS
PART 2.--AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS

Date:
08/31/2009

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28-34-61a. Physical environment.

(a) Each ambulatory surgical center shall be designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect the health and safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

(b) Each ambulatory surgical center shall include the following features:

(1) A separate recovery area and waiting area;

(2) business office facilities;

(3) storage areas designated for janitorial supplies and equipment; and

(4) separate toilet facilities designated for patients, staff, and visitors.

(c) Equipment.

(1) Patient resuscitation and suction equipment shall be available in the surgical area at all times.

(2) All equipment shall be clean, functional, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction.

(3) Each fire extinguisher shall be the type approved by underwriters laboratories. Extinguishers shall be inspected and tagged annually to assure that nothing has been tampered with or moved from designated areas. All extinguishers shall be functional.

(d) Fire and disaster drills. Each ambulatory surgical center shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Develop a written fire evacuation plan. Drills shall be held according to the facility's policies and procedures to prepare employees for evacuation of patients, staff, and visitors during a fire emergency. A record of each drill shall be kept on file.

(2) Develop a written plan for addressing the safety of patients, staff, and visitors during disasters. Periodic drills shall be held, and a record of each drill shall be kept on file.

(e) Smoking shall be prohibited in each ambulatory surgical center, and "no smoking" signs shall be posted in accordance with K.S.A. 21-4017, and amendments thereto.

(f) Use of space. The physical space licensed as an ambulatory surgical center shall be separate from any physician's office.