Lithotripsy
Effective Feb 28, 2025Mass. Register #1542MGL c. 111, §§ 3, and 51 through 56Department of Public Health
(A) In addition to the facilities and equipment specifically required in other applicable sections of 105 CMR 140.000, clinics offering lithotripsy shall provide at least the following in or easily accessible to the lithotripter unit:
- (1) induction/patient preparation room;
- (2) recovery area;
- (3) oxygen and suction within the unit;
- (4) emergency power within the unit;
- (5) accessibility to emergency response on-site;
- (6) accessibility to intensive care unit services on-site if host location is a licensed hospital; and
- (7) radiology services including cystoscopy facilities.
- (B) A clinic providing lithotripsy under regional or general anesthesia shall meet the provisions included under 105 CMR 140.600 through 140.614.