Section 518.1600  Personnel Requirements

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)