Section 158.32. Heart transplantation program

(a) The general standards in § § 158.1—158.19 apply to heart transplantation programs. Additionally, the criteria contained in this section apply only to heart transplantation programs.

(b) A heart transplantation program shall have overall plans and resources to assure a reasonable concentration of experience.

(c) A heart transplantation program shall have on staff and available at all times a cardiologist and a pulmonologist both of whom are either certified by or have attained preboard certification status with the respective appropriate American Board or an equivalent Board. Either of these specialists may also serve as the transplant physician.

(d) The hospital shall have a cardiac catheterization service which meets all of the regulatory requirements for this service. The cardiac catheterization laboratory shall be available to perform these procedures on an emergency basis.

(e) The hospital shall have an open heart surgery program and shall meet all of the regulatory requirements for this service.

(f) The hospital shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Possess expertise in other relevant areas including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery and pulmonary diseases.

(2) Identify individuals in these areas to achieve a stable transplant team.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 158.37 (relating to pediatric transplantation programs).