December 10, 2021 Ambulatory Surgical Centers – Licensing Standards LAC 48:I.4503 and 4541

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Amends the provisions governing the licensing of ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) in order to: 1) add the definition of optometry; 2) exempt ASC medical staff qualified as optometrists and practicing optometry from the requirement to also be staff members or have admitting privileges at local hospitals; and 3) require ASCs to have a written procedure for the immediate transfer of patients requiring emergency services to a local facility that meets federal requirements for payment and to provide the facility with a notice of operations and patient population served.

Contact Information:  Tasheka Dukes, RN, Health Standards Section, P.O. Box 3767, Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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RELATED ITEMS

• Emergency Rule: N/A
• Notice of Intent: Prior to Proposed Rule: October 2021 LAC
• Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
• Notice of Intent: December 20, 2021 (Louisiana Register)