LAC 48:I.9529. Pediatric Intensive Care Units

A. There are two levels of pediatric care units: Level I; and Level II. If pediatric intensive care services are provided, the hospital shall satisfy the Level II PICU requirements. B. Levels I and II units shall have a PICU Committee established as a standing committee of the hospital. It shall be composed of at least physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other disciplines as appropriate to the specific hospital unit. The committee shall participate in the delineation of privileges for all personnel (both MD and non-MD) within the unit. Policies and procedures shall be established by the medical director and the registered nurse manager in collaboration with the committee and with approval of the medical staff and the governing body. These written policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, safety procedures infection control, visitation, admission and discharge criteria, patient monitoring and record keeping, equipment preventive maintenance and repair.