77 Ill. Adm. Code 518.2020
Comprehensive Emergency Treatment Services
Section 518
Section 518.2020Â
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)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ancillary services, including laboratory and x-ray, shall be
staffed at all times. Pharmacy shall be staffed or "on call" at all
times.
d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Each FEC shall provide facilities for immediate life-saving
measures.
e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Policies and procedures governing the acceptance and care of
emergency patients shall be established.
f)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A record shall be maintained on each patient who presents himself/herself
for emergency services.
g)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Supplies and equipment shall be available and ready for use.
h)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â This Section shall not be construed to affect facility-patient
arrangements regarding payment for care.