IC 25-36.1-2-6: Assistance to an operating room circulator requirements; presence of operating room circulator

Sec. 6. (a) An individual described in section 5(a) of this chapter may assist an operating room circulator in performing circulating duties if the individual:

(1) has the necessary education, training, and experience, as determined by the health care facility; and

(2) is:

(A) assigned to perform the tasks by the health care facility; and

(B) supervised;

by the operating room circulator.

(b) An operating room circulator that is being assisted by an individual described in section 5(a) of this chapter shall be present in the operating room for the duration of the surgical procedure. However, the operating room circulator may leave the operating room for short periods of time as prescribed by the health care facility's policies.