1. (1) Extended recovery care services provided by a licensee shall not exceed 24 hours. The licensee shall ensure the following:

   1. (a) services are provided to no more than three patients anywhere in the facility between the hours of 10pm and 6 am;
   2. (b) extended recovery care services are integrated with other departments and services of the facility;
   3. (c) extended recovery care services have policies and procedures that describe the nature and extent of the extended recovery services provided, that are consistent with ambulatory surgery and anesthesia services; and
   4. (d) a minimum of two health care workers, including one that is a registered nurse with Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, is on duty when patients are in the extended recovery care unit.

2. (5) In addition to the items required in a patient's medical record under Section R432-500-22, the physician shall document the following:

   1. (a) the reason or need for a patient's admission to the extended recovery service; and
   2. (b) dietary orders to meet the nutritional needs of the patient.

3. (6) The licensee shall obtain a Food Service Establishment Permit, if required by the local health department.

   1. (a) The licensee shall ensure inspection reports by the local health department are maintained at the facility for review by the department.
   2. (b) Any personnel that prepare or serve food shall observe personal hygiene and sanitation practices to protect food from contamination.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: August 10, 2023

Notice of Continuation: September 1, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202