Illinois Administrative Code
Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Part 518 - FREESTANDING EMERGENCY CENTER CODE
Section 518.1600 - Personnel Requirements
Universal Citation: 77 IL Admin Code ยง 518.1600
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) At least one board certified emergency physician shall be present at the freestanding emergency center 24 hours per day. (Section 32.5(a)(3)(C) of the Act)
b) Additional physicians shall be present at the freestanding emergency center or available within 30 minutes to meet the needs of patients brought to the freestanding emergency center.
c) Nursing Staff
1) At least two registered nurses shall be
available at the freestanding emergency center from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m.
2) At least one registered
nurse and one other health care provider (e.g., licensed practical nurse or
physician assistant) shall be available at the freestanding emergency center
from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with additional registered nurses on call to
arrive at the freestanding emergency center within 15 minutes after
notification that their services are needed.
d) Medical, administrative and support personnel shall be available to meet the needs of patients brought to the freestanding emergency center and to meet the requirements of this Part.
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