Section 518.2020  Comprehensive Emergency Treatment Services

Each freestanding emergency center shall provide Comprehensive Emergency Treatment Services as follows:

a)         At least one board certified emergency physician shall be present at the FEC 24 hours per day.  (Section 32.5(a)(1)(C) of the Act)

b)         Physician specialists representing the major specialties, and sub-specialties such as plastic surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, etc., shall be available within 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 adequate facilities for the provision of immediate life saving measures.

e)         Policies and procedures governing the acceptance and care of emergency patients shall be established.

f)          An appropriate record shall be maintained on each patient who presents for emergency services.

g)         Appropriate 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.