048-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-13 - Special Care Unit
A separate unit designed for intensive treatment of seriously ill patients who require extraordinary care on a concentrated and continuous basis may be provided. The unit may be multipurpose for a variety of diagnoses or for special diagnostic categories. If this service is provided, the following requirements must be met:
(a) The unit shall have a defined
organization and shall be integrated with other departments and services of the
hospital.
(i) The unit shall be under the
direction of a Wyoming-licensed physician.
(ii) Services shall be governed by written
policies and procedures.
(b) There shall be a qualified registered
nurse in charge and on duty twenty-four (24) hours a day when the unit is
occupied.
(i) Staffing ratio of nurses to
patients shall depend on the number of patients in the unit and the type of
care required.
(ii) Registered
nurses and other healthcare personnel assigned to the unit shall receive
special instructions in procedures, monitoring, observation, and other
techniques for lifesaving measures.
(c) The unit shall be designed and equipped
to function for its defined special purpose.
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