S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.1700.1707

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-7.1700.1707 - Suction Unit. (II)

A. The EMS Agency shall ensure suction hoses are clean and free from foreign matter and manufacturers' recommendations on single-use equipment are followed where indicated.

B. The EMS Agency shall ensure the suction reservoir of each suction unit is clean and dry.

C. The EMS Agency shall ensure suction units are clean and free from dust, dirt, or other foreign matter.

D. The EMS Agency shall ensure tonsil tips and suction catheters are of the single-use disposable type and stored in sealed sterile packaging until used.

E. The EMS Agency shall ensure suction units with attachments are cleaned and sanitized after each use.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.1700.1707

Added by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.