Surgical Service Staff.

(a)

A physician shall have overall responsibility for the surgical service. This physician shall be certified or eligible for certification in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. If such a surgeon is not available, a physician, with additional training and experience in surgery shall be responsible for the service.

(b)

One or more surgical teams consisting of physicians, registered nurses and other personnel shall be available at all times.

(c)

A registered nurse with training and experience in operating room techniques shall be responsible for the nursing care and nursing management of operating room service.

(d)

There shall be sufficient nursing personnel so that one person is not serving as circulating assistant for more than one operating room.

(e)

There shall be evidence of continuing education and training programs for the nursing staff.