- a) At least one board certified emergency physician shall be present at the freestanding emergency center 24 hours per day. (Section 32.5(a)(3)(C) of the Act)
- b) Additional physicians shall be present at the freestanding emergency center or available within 30 minutes to meet the needs of patients brought to the freestanding emergency center.
c) Nursing Staff
- 1) At least two registered nurses shall be available at the freestanding emergency center from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- 2) At least one registered nurse and one other health care provider (e.g., licensed practical nurse or physician assistant) shall be available at the freestanding emergency center from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with additional registered nurses on call to arrive at the freestanding emergency center within 15 minutes after notification that their services are needed.
- d) Medical, administrative and support personnel shall be available to meet the needs of patients brought to the freestanding emergency center and to meet the requirements of this Part.
(Source: Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 8317, effective June 4, 2009)