Requirements Regarding the Diversion Status System

(A) A hospital that is licensed to provide emergency services, including satellite emergency facilities, shall participate in the Department’s web-based diversion status system. (B) The hospital or its designee shall keep current the web-based diversion status system with regard to: (1) the status of the emergency department and any satellite emergency facility, including but not limited to, whether the emergency department or satellite emergency facility is open to all ambulances, on diversion status, or closed; and (2) any other directly related data recommended by the diversion status advisory committee. (C) If the hospital designates a third party to maintain current diversion status, the hospital shall establish a written agreement outlining the responsibilities of each organization.