77 Ill. Adm. Code 210.2000
Length of Stay
Section 210
Section 210.2000Â Length of
Stay
a)
The maximum length of stay for patients shall not exceed 48
hours unless the treating physician
, dentist, or podiatrist
requests an
extension of time from the
Postsurgical
Recovery
Care
Center
Model's
Medical Director on the basis of medical or clinical documentation
that an additional care period is required for the recovery of a patient and
the Medical Director approves the extension of time
. (Section 35 of the
Act)
b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â No patient shall
stay in the Postsurgical Recovery Care
Center
Model
longer than 72 hours. If a patient requires an additional
care period, the patient shall be transferred to an appropriate facility
.
(Section 35 of the Act)
c)
Reports on variances from the 48 hour limit shall be sent
to the Department for evaluation
within 30 days after the patient's
discharge. (Section 35 of the Act)Â The report shall not identify the patient
or physician but shall detail the following:
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â patient diagnosis and the surgical procedure performed;
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â the reason(s) for the extended stay;
3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â actual length of stay;
4)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â documentation of the Medical Director's approval;
5)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â documentation of consulting committee review of the case and
the results of the review.