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Rule 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 13 - FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS
Part 19 - REQUIRED CONSUMER NOTICES AND DISCLOSURES

6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 13 Part 19

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Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Part 19 - REQUIRED CONSUMER NOTICES AND DISCLOSURES
19.1 All FSEDs are required to provide out-of-network disclosures to clients as described in 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2, Part 7.1.3.
19.2 In addition, FSEDs are required, pursuant to Section 25-3-119, C.R.S., to provide written and oral notices, signage, and disclosures to all presenting patients.
19.3 Initial Disclosure
(A) All FSEDs shall give written notice to every individual seeking treatment at the facility. This notice shall be provided immediately upon registration. The notice must comply with the language at Section 25-3-119(1), C.R.S. The FSED shall select the statement(s) appropriate to the services offered.
(B) If the individual seeking care is a minor who is accompanied by an adult, the FSED shall provide the written notice to the accompanying adult.
(C) In addition to the written notice, a member of the FSED staff or a health care provider shall verbally provide the same required information to the individual.
19.4 Signage

All FSEDs must post a sign that is plainly visible in the area where an individual seeking care checks in or registers. The sign must comply with the required language at Section 25-3-119(2), C.R.S. The FSED shall select the statement(s) appropriate to the services offered.

19.5 Medical Screening Exam

All patients presenting for emergency services shall be offered a medical screening exam, regardless of an individual's ability to pay, method of payment, or insurance status.

19.6 Second Disclosure
(A) After performing a medical screening exam and determining that a patient does not have an emergency medical condition, or after treatment has been provided to stabilize an emergency medical condition, the FSED shall provide a written disclosure to the patient. The notice must comply with the language at Section 25-3-119(3), C.R.S.
(B) The FSED shall update the information contained in this second required disclosure at least once every six months.
(C) The FSED shall post this second required disclosure and any updates on its website at least once every six months.
(D) The FSED shall provide the required information in a clear and understandable manner and in languages appropriate to the communities and patients served by the FSED.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 13 Part 19