Okla. Admin. Code § 310:615-5-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 310:615-5-1 - Administration and public areas

(a)Entrance. A covered entrance will be located at grade level, sheltered from the weather and accessible to the handicapped.

(b)Public services. Public services shall include:

(1) Accessible wheelchair storage.

(2) Reception and information center.

(3) Waiting space. When pediatric services are provided, provisions shall be made for separation of pediatric and adult patients.

(4) Accessible rest rooms.

(5) Accessible public telephone.

(6) Accessible drinking fountain(s).

(c)Interview space(s). The center shall provide interview spaces for private interviews relating to social service, credit, and admissions.

(d)General or individual office(s). The center shall provide general and individual offices for business transactions, records, and administrative and professional staffs.

(e)Medical records room. The center shall have a medical records room which is equipped for dictating, recording, security and retrieval.

(f)Special storage. The center shall have special storage which includes locking drawers or cabinets for staff personal effects.

(g)General storage facilities. The center shall have general storage facilities for office supplies, sterile supplies, pharmaceutical supplies, and housekeeping supplies and equipment.

(h)Transfer agreement. A formal transfer agreement must be in effect between the ambulatory surgical center and a general hospital located not more than a twenty minute travel distance from the center, or all physicians performing surgery in the ambulatory surgical center must have admitting privileges at such a hospital.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:615-5-1

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2021, eff 6-11-92; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2534, eff 7-25-10