Sec. 20821.
A freestanding surgical outpatient facility shall:
(a) Be organized, administered, staffed, and equipped to provide on a regular and scheduled basis major and minor surgical procedures outside a hospital which in a physician's judgment may be safely performed on a basis other than on an inpatient basis.
(b) Have the physician, professional nursing, technical, and supportive personnel; the technical, diagnostic, and treatment services; and the equipment necessary to assure the safe performance of surgery and related care undertaken in the facility.
(c) Have a written agreement with a nearby licensed hospital to provide for the emergency admission of postsurgical patients who for unpredictable reasons may require hospital admission and care.
(d) Assure that a clinical record is established for each patient including a history, physical examination, justification for treatment planned and rendered, tests and examinations performed, observations made, and treatment provided.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 17 - Facilities and Agencies (333.20101...333.22260)
368-1978-17-208 - Part 208 Freestanding Surgical Outpatient Facilities (333.20801...333.20821)
Section 333.20801 - General Definitions and Principles of Construction.
Section 333.20811 - License Required; Use of Term “Freestanding Surgical Outpatient facility.”
Section 333.20821 - Freestanding Surgical Outpatient Facility; Requirements.