Public Notice

At least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting required pursuant to 105 CMR 130.825, the hospital proposing to establish a SEF shall publish a notice of the public meeting in the legal notice section of local newspapers serving residents of the hospital’s service area. The notice shall contain as its caption, in 14 point type: “Public Announcement Concerning the Establishment of a Satellite Emergency Facility by (name of hospital)”. The notice shall set forth the name and address of the proposed location of the SEF, briefly describe any modifications in existing services, if any, and indicate the date, time and location of the meeting. The hospital shall forward a copy of the notice to the Department.