Regulation .09 Hospitalization.
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A.
The freestanding ambulatory surgical facility shall have an effective procedure for the transfer of patients to a hospital when care beyond the capabilities of the facility is required.
B.
Procedures for emergency transfer to a hospital shall include, at a minimum:
(1)
Having a written transfer agreement with a local Medicare participating hospital or requiring all physicians, dentists, or podiatrists performing surgery in the freestanding ambulatory surgical facility to have admitting privileges at such a hospital;
(2)
Having a mechanism for notifying the hospital of a pending emergency case;
(3)
Having a mechanism for arranging appropriate transportation to the hospital; and
(4)
The manner in which a facility sends a copy of the patient's medical record to the hospital.