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NC S157
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires hospitals licensed under Chapter 131E to have at least one circulating nurse physically present in each operating room during every surgical procedure.
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Requires ambulatory surgical facilities licensed under Chapter 131E to have at least one circulating nurse physically present in each operating room during every surgical procedure.
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Defines "circulating nurse" as a registered nurse licensed under Chapter 90, Article 9A who is educated and trained in perioperative nursing.
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Directs the Commission to adopt rules implementing these requirements and prohibits the Department from issuing or renewing licenses to non-compliant hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Enhance Patient Safety in Operating Rooms
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Health Care
4/16/2015