The CAH shall establish inpatient admission criteria appropriate for the treatment and diagnostic services provided. The criteria may be based on diagnosis and patient acuity established by the medical and professional staff or the CAH may use diagnosis related groups (DRGs). The criteria shall be established and revised as necessary by the medical and professional staff and approved by the governing body. Stabilizing emergency treatment services provided shall not be restricted by inpatient admission criteria.
Okla. Admin. Code § 310:667-39-3