Office Facility Considerations

Q: How much space is required for office-based procedures?

• A procedure room large enough for the surgical team, equipment, and the anesthesiologist.
• The anesthesiologist must have access to the head of the bed airway management.
• The procedure room will be used for the initial recovery period.
• ACNJ Mobile will do a site visit to determine if any other things are required.

Q: What staff and equipment does ACNJ Mobile Anesthesia Services provide?

• ACNJ Mobile provides one physician anesthesiologist.
• Provides all monitors.
• Provides all anesthesia medications except local anesthetics administered by the surgeon.
• Provides two oxygen tanks.
• Provides Emergency medications.
• Provides defibrillator.
• Provides portable suction machine.
• Provides anesthesia documents including anesthesia record, consent, and post-anesthesia instructions.

Q: What staff and equipment does the practice need to supply?

• The surgeon's office supplies only those items necessary to perform the procedure.
• Supplies any staff needed to assist in the surgical procedure.
• An RN is preferred, though not required, to assist in post anesthesia recovery.

Q: Are there any issues related to malpractice that the surgeon needs to be aware of?

A: The surgeon should contact his/her malpractice carrier for specific details of coverage.

Q: What types of policies does the practice need to have in order to minimize risk and optimize safety?

• ACNJ Mobile will provide policies on related the delivery of anesthesia.
• The office should have a policy on the transfer of a patient to the hospital if that becomes necessary.