French Public Health Code
In forceThe care structures and units referred to in Article D. 6124-301-1 are arranged and equipped in such a way as to provide, on the same site, depending on the type, volume and programming of the services provided:
1° The reception and stay of patients and any accompanying persons;
2° The organisation, preparation and optimal implementation of care protocols including pain management;
3° The monitoring and rest required by each patient;
4° The storage of health products and the maintenance of equipment required for patient care and transport, the pre-disinfection of this equipment and the elimination of waste from care activities involving infectious risk.
The architectural and functional configuration of each structure and care unit guarantees each patient the necessary hygiene and asepsis conditions, as well as respect for their privacy and dignity, in particular by including specially adapted rooms or areas.
The resources required for the immediate management of any medical complications, and in particular the premises, equipment and medicines needed to deal with them, are available and can be used without delay.
Facilities providing outpatient anaesthesia or surgery use an operating area that complies with the characteristics laid down by order of the Minister for Health. The facilities or the units of which they are composed include the equipment and fittings necessary for the prior preparation of the patient. They also have a rest area and the other resources required to prepare the patient for discharge.
