N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-36.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43G-36.13 - Mandatory equipment

(a) The following equipment shall be located within the satellite emergency department at all times:

1. Basic and stat laboratory equipment/supplies, with at least the capability to perform the following laboratory testing and evaluation:

i. Arterial blood gases;

ii. Creatinine;

iii. Electrolytes;

iv. Glucose (blood);

v. CBC;

vi. Strep screening;

vii. Urinalysis; and

viii. Pregnancy tests;

2. Defibrillator(s) with external pacemaker capability;

3. Advanced airway equipment;

4. Surgical airway equipment;

5. Suction equipment;

6. Obstetric kit with capability to keep patients warm;

7. Emergency chest decompression equipment; and

8. Basic radiology services, which shall include at a minimum non-enhanced and non-contrast radiographs.

(b) In addition to (a) above, the satellite limited emergency department shall comply with 8:43G-12.9(b), (c), (d) and (e).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-36.13