10A NCAC 14C .3205. STAFFING AND STAFF TRAINING

(a)  The applicant shall demonstrate that the following staff shall be available at each location at which the lithotriptor will be operated:

(1)           one certified general surgeon;

(2)           one certified urologist skilled and experienced in complicated stone disease treatment capability; and

(3)           one certified radiologist with experience in X-ray, CT and Ultrasound Imaging.

(b)  All individuals using the lithotriptor equipment shall obtain Quality Assurance and Training Certification from the American Lithotripsy Society or shall meet the training and proficiency guidelines and standards in the American Urological Association Guidelines and Standards, which are hereby incorporated by reference, including all subsequent amendments and editions of the referenced materials.  A list of the American Urological Association's approved training sites may be obtained free of charge from American Urological Association, 1120 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201.  The schedule for offering Quality Assurance and Training Certification by the American Lithotripsy Society may be obtained free of charge from the American Lithotripsy Society, Thirteen Elm Street, Manchester, MA  01944.

(c)  The applicant shall demonstrate that the following staff training shall be provided at each location where the lithotriptor will be operated:

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

(2)           an organized program of staff education and training specific to lithotriptor services that 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;

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

Eff. January 4, 1994.