10A NCAC 14C .1304. SUPPORT SERVICES

(a)  An applicant proposing to develop a new pediatric intensive care unit or to add a bed to an existing pediatric intensive care unit shall document that the following items shall be available; except that if an item shall not be available, then documentation shall be provided obviating the need for that item:

(1)           twenty-four hour laboratory services including microspecimen chemistry techniques and blood gas determinations;

(2)           twenty-four hour radiology services, including portable radiological equipment;

(3)           twenty-four hour blood bank services;

(4)           twenty-four hour pharmacy services with pediatric dosage expertise;

(5)           twenty-four hour respiratory therapy services with pediatric expertise;

(6)           twenty-four hour CT scanning services;

(7)           EEG testing capability;

(8)           oxygen and air and suction capability;

(9)           pediatric specific cardiovascular monitoring capability with alarm capacity;

(10)         mechanical ventilatory assistance equipment including airways, manual breathing bag, ventilator and respirator of pediatric patient size;

(11)         endotracheal intubation capability;

(12)         a cardiac arrest management plan;

(13)         a patient weighing device for bed patients;

(14)         isolation capability;

(15)         a designated social worker;

(16)         consultation with the following medical subspecialties:

(A)          Pediatric Cardiology and cardiology diagnostic services;

(B)          Pediatric Surgery or surgeons with training or interest in pediatrics, including neurosurgery, otolaryngology and cardiothoracic surgery;

(C)          Pediatric Neurology; and

(D)          other pediatric subspecialties as required; and

(17)         pediatric expertise in the following areas:

(A)          physical therapy;

(B)          occupational therapy;

(C)          speech therapy; and

(D)          dietary support.

(b)  An applicant shall describe the types of patient care monitoring that shall be available to meet the specific needs of each type of patient that the applicant proposes to serve.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E-177(1); 131E-183;

Eff. January 4, 1994;

Amended Eff. November 1, 1996.