Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 45 - Ambulatory Surgical Center
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section I-4501 - Introduction

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-4501

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. These regulations contain the minimum licensing standards for ambulatory surgical centers, pursuant to R.S. 40:2131-2141. Ambulatory surgical centers are established for the purpose of rendering surgical procedures to its patients on an outpatient basis.

B. The care and services to be provided by an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) shall include:

1. surgical procedures;

2. medications as needed for medical and surgical procedures rendered;

3. services necessary to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of patients;

4. emergency medical services; and

5. organized administrative structure and support services.

C. Licensed ASCs shall have one year from the date of promulgation of the final Rule to comply with all of the provisions herein.

D. For those ASCs that apply for their initial ASC license after the effective date of the promulgation of this Rule, or receive plan review approval for initial construction or major renovations after the effective date of the promulgation of this Rule, or change their geographic address after the effective date of the promulgation of this Rule, such shall be required to comply with all of the provisions herein.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2131-2141.

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