Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-4 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL TREATMENT CENTERS
Rule 111-8-4-.04 - Classification of Services

Each ambulatory surgical center, when applying for a permit shall designate the type(s) or classification(s) of services to be provided in or by the center. These classifications may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: general surgery; eye, ear, nose, and throat; plastic surgery; oral and maxillofacial; obstetrical-gynecological; oncological; ophthamological; and urological. Provided, however, that any facility providing labor and delivery services must meet the requirements of Rules and Regulations for Hospitals, Maternity and Obstetrical and Newborn Services, Rule 111-8-40-.34 or as later revised. The permit for a single ambulatory surgical treatment center may cover one or more types of services. Each ambulatory surgical treatment center shall provide only those services listed on the face of its permit.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq. and 31-7-1 et seq.