The ambulatory surgical centers shall have an effective procedure for the immediate transfer to a hospital of patients requiring emergency medical care beyond the capabilities of the center. The hospital shall have a provider contract with the Alabama Medicaid Agency. The center shall have a written transfer agreement with said hospital, and each physician performing surgery in the center shall have admitting privileges at said hospital. The center shall furnish the Alabama Medicaid Agency with evidence of such prior to its enrollment. Changes in this submitted information will also be made available to the Medicaid Agency.
Author:
Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-38-.05
Statutory Authority:42 C.F.R. § 416.41.