Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 518.2020 - Comprehensive Emergency Treatment Services
Each freestanding emergency center shall provide Comprehensive Emergency Treatment Services, as defined in this Section and in the Hospital Licensing Requirements, 24 hours per day, on an outpatient basis, as follows:
a) At least one board
certified emergency physician shall be present at the FEC 24 hours per day.
(Section 32.5(a)(2)(C) of the Act)
b) Physician specialists representing the
major specialties, and sub-specialties such as plastic surgery, dermatology,
ophthalmology, etc., shall be available immediately for consultation and
onsite, if necessary, within 30 minutes.
c) Ancillary services, including laboratory
and x-ray, shall be staffed at all times. Pharmacy shall be staffed or "on
call" at all times.
d) Each FEC
shall provide facilities for immediate life-saving measures.
e) Policies and procedures governing the
acceptance and care of emergency patients shall be established.
f) A record shall be maintained on each
patient who presents himself/herself for emergency services.
g) Supplies and equipment shall be available
and ready for use.
h) This Section
shall not be construed to affect facility-patient arrangements regarding
payment for care.
Notes
Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 8317, effective June 4, 2009
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