Hawaii HB218 mandates hospitals to adopt policies preventing surgical smoke exposure.

Hawaii HB218 requires hospitals with operating rooms to adopt policies preventing exposure to surgical smoke. Surgical smoke, generated by tools like lasers and electrosurgical devices, contains harmful chemicals. The bill defines "smoke evacuation system" and "surgical smoke." Hospitals must use these systems for procedures generating smoke. The Department of Health will ensure compliance.

Hawaii HB218 mandates hospitals to adopt policies preventing surgical smoke exposure.

Hawaii HB218 requires hospitals with operating rooms to adopt policies preventing exposure to surgical smoke. Surgical smoke, generated by tools like lasers and electrosurgical devices, contains harmful chemicals. The bill defines "smoke evacuation system" and "surgical smoke." Hospitals must use these systems for procedures generating smoke. The Department of Health will ensure compliance.