Section 135.24. Surgical nursing service

If surgical nursing is a distinct and separate service, the following conditions shall be met, in addition to those governing nursing services generally:

(1) The surgical nursing service shall be under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse who is qualified by training and experience in the field of surgical nursing.

(2) A patient care unit with patients requiring skilled nursing care shall have professional registered nurse supervision on each tour of duty, and the skilled care shall be administered by professional registered nurses.

(3) A patient care unit with patients requiring moderate or minimal nursing care, or both, shall have supervision by either a professional registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse on each tour of duty. If the person so assigned is a licensed practical nurse, he shall work under the direction and supervision of a professional registered nurse.

The provisions of this § 135.24 adopted December 9, 1977, effective December 10, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 3631.