{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1255.6","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1255.6","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Health Facilities [1250. - 1339.59.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General [1250. - 1264.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 775, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>During cardiovascular surgery, a perfusionist, as defined by Chapter 5.67 (commencing with Section 2590) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, shall operate the extracorporeal equipment under the immediate supervision of the cardiovascular surgeon or anesthesiologist. The determination of the qualifications and competence of a perfusionist, and the awarding of appropriate privileges, shall be the responsibility of the general acute care hospital or its medical staff.</p>","text":"During cardiovascular surgery, a perfusionist, as defined by Chapter 5.67 (commencing with Section 2590) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, shall operate the extracorporeal equipment under the immediate supervision of the cardiovascular surgeon or anesthesiologist. The determination of the qualifications and competence of a perfusionist, and the awarding of appropriate privileges, shall be the responsibility of the general acute care hospital or its medical staff.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-1255-6","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}