- 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 medical 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 49 Ill. Reg. 14395, effective October 27, 2025)