Incorporation of Medicare Conditions of Participation for Ambulatory Surgical Services

A clinic licensed to perform surgery must comply with the standards of the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Ambulatory Surgical Services set forth in 42 CFR 416.42(a)(I) relating to anesthesia risk and evaluation; 42 CFR 416.44(a)(1) and (2) relating to physical environment; 42 CFR 416.44(c) relating to emergency equipment; and 42 CFR 416.44(d) relating to emergency personnel. Clinics administering general anesthesia shall also comply with 42 CFR 416.44(b) of the Medicare Conditions of Participation relating to safety from fire.