Section 518.1600  Personnel Requirements

a)         At least one board certified emergency physician shall be present at the freestanding emergency center 24 hours per day.  (Section 32.5(a)(3)(C) of the Act)

b)         Additional physicians shall be present at the freestanding emergency center or available within 30 minutes to meet the needs of patients brought to the freestanding emergency center.

c)         Nursing Staff

1)         At least 2 registered nurses shall be available at the freestanding emergency center from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

2)         At least 1 registered nurse and 1 other health care provider (e.g., licensed practical nurse or physician assistant) shall be available at the freestanding emergency center from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with additional registered nurses on call to arrive at the freestanding emergency center within 15 minutes after notification that their services are needed, at any time that the freestanding emergency center is not staffed with a least 2 registered nurses.

d)         Medical, administrative and support personnel shall be available to meet the needs of patients brought to the freestanding emergency center and to meet the requirements of this Part.