[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR482.55]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 482_CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOSPITALS--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart D_Optional Hospital Services

 

Sec. 482.55  Condition of participation: Emergency services.



    The hospital must meet the emergency needs of patients in accordance 

with acceptable standards of practice.

    (a) Standard: Organization and direction. If emergency services are 

provided at the hospital--

    (1) The services must be organized under the direction of a 

qualified member of the medical staff;

    (2) The services must be integrated with other departments of the 

hospital;

    (3) The policies and procedures governing medical care provided in 

the emergency service or department are established by and are a 

continuing responsibility of the medical staff.

    (b) Standard: Personnel. (1) The emergency services must be 

supervised by a qualified member of the medical staff.

    (2) There must be adequate medical and nursing personnel qualified 

in emergency care to meet the written emergency procedures and needs 

anticipated by the facility.