Do we need to have a person dedicated to operating the laser or can the RN circulator operate the laser?
Do we need to have a laser safety specialist in the room for every procedure?
Do we need to have a laser safety officer and a laser safety program if we do not own the laser?
Are there any procedures, such as endoscopic procedures (eg, urology stone lithotripsy, endovascular vein ablation) for which we do not need to wear eye protection or can wear just regular glasses?
Do we need to have a dedicated laser safety committee?
Do we need to employ a person whose only job is to be a laser safety officer?
What is the required education for a laser safety officer?
Does the laser operator need special training or just training on the unit?
Do health care workers who work with lasers need to have a baseline eye exam?