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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations


Section 755.5 - Nursing services


755.5 Nursing. The operator shall ensure that:

(a) nursing services are staffed to assure that the nursing needs of all patients are met;

(b) patient care responsibilities are delineated in writing for all nursing service personnel;

(c) nursing services are provided in accordance with current standards of professional practice;

(d) a registered professional nurse is in charge of the nursing services in the operating room; and

(e) only registered professional nurses function as circulating nurses in the operating room.