Section 158.34. Lung and heart/lung transplantation programs

(a) The general standards in § § 158.11—158.19 apply to lung and heart/lung transplantation programs. Additionally, the criteria contained in this section apply only to lung and heart/lung transplantation programs.

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

(c) A lung or heart/lung transplantation program shall have on staff and available a cardiologist and a pulmonologist who are either certified by or who have attained preboard certification status with the respective appropriate American Board or 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.

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Cross References

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