August 10, 2023 Ambulatory Surgical Center – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.Chapter 45

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Amends the provisions governing the licensing of ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) in order to require ASCs to adopt and implement policies for a surgical smoke plume evacuation plan for surgical procedures using heat-producing equipment, in compliance with Act 35 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

Contact Information:  Tasheka Dukes, RN, Health Standards Section, P.O. Box 3767, Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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RELATED ITEMS

• Emergency Rule: N/A
• Notice of Intent: Prior to Proposed Rule: May 2023 LAC
• Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
• Notice of Intent: August 20, 2023 (Louisiana Register)