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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 30.08.18.04" title_num="30" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="18" heading="Operating Room.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The facility shall have a written agreement with a hospital which has operating room neurosurgical services available 24 hours a day with appropriately trained support staff.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Neurosurgical coverage shall be documented in a written plan approved by the covering neurosurgeon or neurosurgeons, stroke program leaders, and any involved facilities.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Neurosurgical services shall be available to patients within 2 hours of it being deemed necessary.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>There shall be a written protocol for transfer that includes communication and feedback from the receiving facility.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>