ADMISSION, TRANSFER AND DISCHARGE
- (a) The ASF shall have written policies for the admission, discharge, transfer and proper referral of patients.
- (b) The ASF may not provide beds or other accommodations for an overnight stay of patients.
- (c) A patient shall be discharged in a conscious and coherent condition and able to maintain vital life functions or shall be transferred to a hospital.
- (d) A patient shall be discharged only with appropriate discharge instructions under § 555.24 (relating to postoperative care).
Source
The provisions of this § 553.21 amended October 22, 1999, effective November 22, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5583. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (247511).