{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-410-240","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-410-240","heading":"Anesthesia service","body":"A. Each hospital which provides surgical or obstetrical services shall have an organized anesthesia department/service.\n\nThe anesthesia department/service shall be directed by a physician member of the medical staff.\n\nB. The anesthesia department/service shall be organized under written policies and procedures regarding staff privileges, the administration of anesthetics, the maintenance of safety controls and qualifications, and supervision of anesthetists and trainees.\n\nC. Policies shall include provisions in addition to the above, for at least:\n\n1. Pre-anesthesia evaluation by a medical staff member;\n\n2. Safety of the patient during the anesthesia period;\n\n3. Review of patient's condition prior to induction of anesthesia and post anesthetic evaluation; and\n\n4. Recording of all events related to each phase of anesthesia care.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 410. Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia","Part II. Organization and Operation of General Hospitals","Article 2. Patient Care Services"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter410/section240/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:11Z","sha256":"6f2decd84621f2e3cfc989497159acf60268f486fd0c7e4b1e399fce2acd5b1a","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-410-237","next":"us-va/12vac5-410-250"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}