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(a) Anesthesia services. If the hospital furnishes anesthesia services, these services shall be provided in a well-organized manner under the direction of a qualified physician. The anesthesia service is responsible for all anesthesia administered in the hospital.(1) Organization and staffing. The organization of anesthesia services shall be appropriate to the scope of the services offered. Anesthesia shall be administered only by:(A) a qualified anesthesiologist;(B) a physician (other than an anesthesiologist);(C) a dentist, oral surgeon (licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners), or podiatrist who is qualified to administer anesthesia under state law; or(D) a certified registered nurse anesthetist who is under the supervision, as set forth in Texas Occupations Code