048.0061.25.7
Ch. 25, § 7. Governing Body
Cite as Healthcare Licensing and Surveys Rules, Ch. 25, § 7
(a) A governing body of a center shall:
(i) Adopt and maintain bylaws that define, identify, and establish responsibilities for the operation and performance of the center;
(ii) Establish administrative policies including qualifications and responsibilities of the medical director and center administrator;
(iii) Ensure the center does not provide care that exceeds twenty-four (24) hours of treatment until discharge or transfer;
(iv) Provide appropriate personnel, physical resources, and equipment for the delivery of safe and effective emergency medical care;
(v) Approve policies for the provision of an effective procedure for the immediate transfer of patients requiring emergency care beyond the capabilities of the center to a hospital; and
(vi) Meet at least annually and keep minutes or other records necessary for the orderly conduct of the center. Meetings held by the center's governing body must be separate meetings with separate minutes.