Hawaii SB393 mandates hospitals to adopt policies preventing exposure to surgical smoke using evacuation systems.

Hawaii SB393 requires hospitals with operating rooms to implement policies preventing exposure to surgical smoke, which is harmful to inhale. The bill defines surgical smoke as the vapor created during surgical procedures using tools like lasers or electrosurgical devices. It mandates the use of smoke evacuation systems to capture and filter this smoke, protecting health care workers and others from potential health risks. The Hawaii Department of Health will ensure compliance with this requirement.

Hawaii SB393 mandates hospitals to adopt policies preventing exposure to surgical smoke using evacuation systems.

Hawaii SB393 requires hospitals with operating rooms to implement policies preventing exposure to surgical smoke, which is harmful to inhale. The bill defines surgical smoke as the vapor created during surgical procedures using tools like lasers or electrosurgical devices. It mandates the use of smoke evacuation systems to capture and filter this smoke, protecting health care workers and others from potential health risks. The Hawaii Department of Health will ensure compliance with this requirement.