Section 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.

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 8317, effective June 4, 2009)