Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.375 - FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (FSED): STANDARDS
01.
Capability of Receiving Ground Ambulance Patient s. An FSED must be
capable of receiving patients transported via ground ambulance within the
protocols established by a licensed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency
Medical Director. Provisions must be made to communicate any reduction or
increase in the capability of the FSED to receive specific levels of patients
to the local EMS director. (3-17-22)
02.
Transfer to Inpatient
Hospital . An FSED must transfer each patient requiring inpatient
hospital services as soon as a bed is available. (3-17-22)
03.
Extension of the Main
Hospital . An FSED as an extension of the main hospital must comply with
all applicable rules of IDAPA 16.03.14, "Hospitals," and Section
39-1307, Idaho Code
(3-17-22)
04.
Availability
of Resources and Staffing for Main Hospital and FSED. Resources and
staff available at the main hospital are likewise available to individuals
seeking care at the FSED within the capability of the hospital .
(3-17-22)
05.
Prohibited
Transfers. Transferring a patient to a different provider type for
surgery, with the intent of returning the patient to the FSED or main hospital
for recovery, is prohibited. (3-17-22)
06.
Written Transfer Agreements.
The hospital that owns and operates the FSED must have written transfer
agreements with one (1) or more hospitals that provide the basis for effective
working arrangements in which inpatient hospital care or other hospital
departments are promptly available to patients when needed. (3-17-22)
07.
FSED Accreditation. Each
hospital granted deemed status by the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services as
a result of accreditation must ensure the FSED is included under the same
accreditation. (3-17-22)
Notes
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