CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER b: HOSPITALS AND AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES
PART 250 HOSPITAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 250.TABLE A MEASUREMENTS ESSENTIAL FOR LEVEL I, II, AND III HOSPITALS
Section 250.TABLE A Measurements Essential for Level I, II, and III Hospitals
RESULTS TO BE AVAILABLE
24 Hours a Day
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Within Less Than 1 Hour |
Within 1-6 Hours |
Within 24 Hours |
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Hematocrit |
Hemoglobin |
Bacterial cultures |
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Blood typing and crossmatching |
CBS |
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Glucose (micro method) |
Routine urinalysis |
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Bilirubin (micro method) (direct and total) |
Calcium |
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Coombs' test |
Total protein |
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pH and blood gases (micro method) |
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RESULTS TO BE AVAILABLE
24 Hours a Day
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Within 5 min. |
Within 1 Hour |
Within 2 to 3 Hours |
Within 24 Hours |
While in Hospital |
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pH |
Blood and urine osmolarity |
Platelet count or smear |
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Virus cultures |
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PCO2 |
Potassium |
BUN or creatinine |
Antibiotic sensitivities |
Viral titers |
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PO2 |
Sodium |
Phosphorus |
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Hematocrit |
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Magnesium Prothrombin time and other coagulation studies |
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