Section 250.1290  Safety

a)         Policies and procedures shall be established concerning the safety and welfare of patients treated in the surgical suite, and safety training shall be provided to personnel.

b)         Policies and procedures shall be established for the control, storage, and safe use of anesthetics, oxygen and other medicinal gases.  Refer: Section 250.1410(e).

c)         Suitable facilities must be provided for the safe and convenient preparation of drugs and medications, including ample light, running water, sufficient work area, refrigeration and a secure and locked cabinet for the storage of schedule drugs.

d)         Policies and procedures shall be established addressing principles of sterility and asepsis in the surgical suite.

e)         Rigid adherence to accepted standards of sterility and asepsis is mandatory in the Surgical Department.

(Source:  Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 13913, effective November 15, 1999)