The size of the service areas in each surgical suite depends on the surgical workload. Each surgical suite shall include the following service areas:

1. (1) A surgical supervisor station;
2. (2) Sterilizing facilities near the operating room with high speed autoclave;
3. (3) Facilities for storage and preparation of medication;
4. (4) Scrub-up facilities located adjacent to operating rooms;
5. (5) Soiled workroom containing a work counter clinical sink, hand sink, waste receptacle, and soiled linen receptacles;
6. (6) Storage for sterile and unsterile supplies, which may be in a clean workroom;
7. (7) Storage room or cabinet for anesthetic agents;
8. (8) Nitrous oxide and oxygen facilities with storage room if these services are not piped in;
9. (9) Clean work area for storage and assembly of supplies containing counter and sink;
10. (10) Equipment storage area for surgical and monitoring equipment;
11. (11) Floor receptor or service sink and storage for housekeeping supplies and equipment;
12. (12) Clothing change areas, lockers, and toilet rooms for doctors, nurses, technicians, and other personnel;
13. (13) Holding area for patients in facilities with two or more operating rooms; and
14. (14) Stretcher alcove.

Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4).