6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-20-3
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-20-3 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER CLASSIFCATIONS3.1 An ambulatory surgical center shall be issued a license consistent with the type and extent of services provided, as outlined below. (A) Class C Center - A Class C center shall have at least one sterile operating room with the capacity to administer general anesthesia to patients. The operating room(s), as well as the pre and post surgical areas, shall be located in a way that provides control over the movement of patients and personnel. This classification of operating room is equivalent to an operating room as described in the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities, (2018 Edition), Facilities Guidelines Institute, as incorporated by reference in Chapter 2.(B) Class A or B Center - A Class A or B Center shall have a dedicated procedure room(s) with the capacity to provide oxygen and patient monitoring in a clean environment that supports infection control. The procedure room(s) shall only be used for endoscopic or interventional procedures or non-invasive examinations/treatments unless first terminally cleaned. Low-risk versus high-risk exposure areas shall be identified, along with the attire and personal protective equipment necessary for each area. This classification of procedure room is equivalent to procedure rooms as described in the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities, (2018 Edition), Facilities Guidelines Institute, as incorporated by reference in Chapter 2.