Pennsylvania HB27 requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt policies to mitigate exposure to surgical smoke using evacuation.

HB27 amends the Health Care Facilities Act to mandate that hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities adopt and implement policies to mitigate exposure to surgical smoke through the use of smoke evacuation systems for procedures generating surgical smoke. The policy must be developed in consultation with the entire surgical team and consider both patient safety and the safety of operating room staff. The requirement takes effect by January 1, 2026, or 90 days after the bill's effective date, whichever is later.

Pennsylvania HB27 requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt policies to mitigate exposure to surgical smoke using evacuation.

HB27 amends the Health Care Facilities Act to mandate that hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities adopt and implement policies to mitigate exposure to surgical smoke through the use of smoke evacuation systems for procedures generating surgical smoke. The policy must be developed in consultation with the entire surgical team and consider both patient safety and the safety of operating room staff. The requirement takes effect by January 1, 2026, or 90 days after the bill's effective date, whichever is later.