California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 11.5 — Surgery in Certain Outpatient SettingsSection 2216.1
On and after July 1, 2000, it is unprofessional conduct for a physician and surgeon to perform procedures in any outpatient setting except in compliance with Section 2216, unless the setting has a minimum of two staff persons on the premises, one of whom shall either be a licensed physician and surgeon or a licensed health care professional with current certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), as long as a patient is present who has not been discharged from supervised care.
Notes
Prohibits a physician and surgeon, beginning July 1, 2000, from performing procedures in an outpatient setting unless the setting complies with the referenced provision or has at least two staff members present while an undischarged supervised patient remains. One staff member must be a licensed physician and surgeon or licensed health professional with current advanced cardiac life-support certification.
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Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 2216.1 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-5/article-11-5/section-2216-1