Md. Code Regs. 30.08.15.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 30.08.15.02 - Freestanding Emergency Medical Facility

A. Freestanding Emergency Medical Facility. A freestanding emergency medical facility:

(1) Shall be licensed under Health-General Article, § 19-3 A-02, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) Shall comply with COMAR 10.07.08;

(3) Shall abide by the protocols approved by the EMS Board for the transport by EMS of patients to freestanding emergency departments;

(4) Shall abide by the Maryland Emergency Medical Services Interfacility Transfer Guidelines published by MIEMSS;

(5) Shall participate in the County Hospital Alert Tracking System (CHATS) program;

(6) Shall have radios and the ability to communicate with EMS and base stations;

(7) Shall advise MIEMSS immediately of any change in status regarding the freestanding emergency department; and

(8) Shall participate in data collection and quality management as required in COMAR 30.08.04.

B. MIEMSS shall designate a freestanding emergency medical facility that meets these requirements in accordance with COMAR 30.08.02.

C. Notwithstanding COMAR 30.08.02.06, MIEMSS may designate a freestanding emergency medical facility licensed by the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene under Health-General Article, § 19-3 A-02, Annotated Code of Maryland, without conducting an on-site review.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.15.02

Regulation .02A amended effective 40:24 Md. R. 2018, eff.12/12/2013