10A NCAC 14C .3106. STAFFING AND STAFF TRAINING

(a)  An applicant proposing to acquire major medical equipment or new major medical technology shall document that:

(1)           trained and qualified clinical staff shall be employed, and

(2)           trained technical staff and support personnel to work in conjunction with the operators of the equipment shall be employed.

(b)  An applicant proposing to acquire major medical equipment or new major medical technology shall provide documentation that physicians who will use the equipment have had relevant residency training, formal continuing medical education courses, and prior on-the-job experience with this or similar medical equipment.

(c)  An applicant shall demonstrate that the following staff training will be provided to the staff that operates the major medical equipment or new major medical technology:

(1)           certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic cardiac life support; and

(2)           an organized program of staff education and training which is integral to the operation of the major medical equipment and ensures improvements in technique and the proper training of new personnel.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Adoption Eff. September 1, 1993 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Authority G.S. 131E-177(1); 131E-183(b);

Eff. January 4, 1994.