Resuscitative services are available throughout the hospital.

(1)

The hospital provides resuscitative services based on national standards of care, guidelines, and the hospital’s policies, procedures, or protocols.

(2)

Resuscitation equipment is available for use based on the needs of the population served. Note: For example, if the hospital has a pediatric population, pediatric resuscitation equipment should be available.

(3)

The hospital provides education and training to staff involved in the provision of resuscitative services. The hospital determines which staff complete this education and training based on their job responsibilities and hospital policies and procedures. The education and training are provided at the following intervals: - At orientation - A periodic basis thereafter, as determined by the hospital - When staff responsibilities change Note 1: Topics may cover resuscitation procedures or protocols; use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, devices, or equipment; and roles and responsibilities during resuscitation events. Note 2: The hospital determines the format and content of education and training (for example, a skills day, a mock code).