Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-34-140

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 28-34-140 - Transfers

(a) Each applicant and each licensee shall ensure that written policies and procedures are developed and implemented for the transfer of patients and newborn children to a hospital.

(b) Each licensee shall ensure that a physician arranges the transfer of a patient to a hospital if any complications beyond the medical capability of the health professionals of the facility occurs or is suspected.

(c) Each licensee shall ensure that a physician arranges the transfer of a newborn child to a hospital if the child requires emergency care.

(d) A physician or a nurse who is certified in advanced cardiovascular life support shall remain on the premises of the facility to facilitate the transfer of an emergency case if hospitalization of a patient or a newborn child is required.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-34-140

Authorized by and implementing L. 2011, ch. 82, sec. 9; effective, T-28-7-1-11, July 1, 2011; effective Nov. 14, 2011.