Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0023 - Emergency Medical Services - General
Chapter 13 - DESIGNATION OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE CENTERS
Section 13-5 - Application, Recognition and Renewal Process

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 13-5

Current through December 21, 2024

Any hospital desiring recognition under the provisions of this chapter shall complete the following application process:

(a) Prior to the initiation of an accreditation process with an independent agency, hospitals will submit a Letter of Intent to the OEMS declaring the following:

(i) The category of accreditation and recognition being sought;

(ii) The anticipated accrediting agency;

(iii) The expected timeframe of completion;

(iv) Contact information for the designated person with oversight of the hospital's accreditation process.

(b) Upon receiving recognition by an accrediting agency the hospital will provide to the OEMS:

(i) A Letter of Completion of the Accreditation Process from the facility to the Department;

(ii) A completed Facility Designation Application;

(iii) Copies of documentation establishing the successful completion of the accreditation process and recognition by the accrediting agency, to include but not limited to, certificates, letters or other means provided by the accrediting agency;

(iv) Copies of agreements required under Section 7 of this chapter;

(v) Other documentation as may be required by the OEMS.

(c) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the materials specified under paragraph (b) of this section, the OEMS will provide a letter of recognition stating that the hospital is duly recognized under the requirements of this chapter or a request for further documentation in support of the application.

(d) Hospitals already accredited or certified according to the provisions of this chapter prior to the effective date of these rules may submit documentation as specified in paragraph (b) of this section and request recognition under this chapter.

(e) No less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of an accreditation as outlined in Section 6 of this chapter, a hospital designated under the provisions of this chapter will submit the following to the OEMS:

(i) A Letter of Intent to Renew Accreditation; or

(ii) A Notice of Voluntary Withdrawal pursuant to Section 6(a) of this chapter.

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