Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 1, January 4, 2025
Section 117.1 - Provision of services(a) Regardless of the scope of services offered, every hospital shall institute essential life-saving measures and provide emergency procedures that will minimize aggravation of the condition of the patient during transportation when referral is indicated. In accordance with the principle that an individual confronting an emergency should not bear the responsibility of choosing the proper emergency service, every hospital shall provide and maintain equipment necessary to institute essential life-saving measures.(b) Where there is an emergency service, it shall provide prompt examination or treatment, or both, to all persons who come or are brought into the hospital in need of treatment, irrespective of ability to pay. The treatment shall be of the highest type consistent with the facilities available and with the standards established in the medical community of which the hospital is a part.(c) Where emergency services are provided indirectly, through a contract between the hospital and other organizations or individuals or through alternative, innovative, organizational approaches, these services should meet the principles and standards set forth in this chapter.(d) Where emergency services are provided indirectly, as set forth in subsection (c), the name of the organization and individuals responsible for the operation of the emergency services shall be posted conspicuously to so inform patients.