Sec.20-123b-6. Site evaluation

(a) In the case of a practitioner applying for the initial issuance of a permit, or the reinstatement of a lapsed permit, the on-site evaluation team shall observe the general anesthesia or parenteral conscious sedation technique (as appropriate) employed by the practitioner during a minimum of two operative cases, with the total time for both cases not to exceed two hours.

(b) During the on-site evaluation, an exact simulation of the method of management of medical emergencies shall be demonstrated by the practitioner with full participation of the office staff, and may include, but not be limited to, the management of: laryngospasm, bronchospasm, emesis, aspiration of vomitus, foreign body in airway, angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, acute hypotensive and hypertensive crises, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, acute allergic reactions, hyperventilation syndrome, syncope, and convulsions of unknown etiology.

(c) The on-site evaluation team shall review the practitioner's office equipment, emergency drugs and anesthesia records to determine full compliance with the requirements established in Section 20-123b-9 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(d) An exit interview between the practitioner and the evaluation team shall be conducted to review deficiencies and make positive suggestions for improving the office facility and patient emergency management.

(e) The on-site evaluation team shall verify that the practitioner is currently certified in BCLS and ACLS and that the practitioner's entire staff is currently certified in BCLS.

(Effective January 27, 1994; Amended November 4, 2004)