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OK SB68
OK SB68Freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing for licensure of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to freestanding emergency medical care facilities; defining certain terms; prohibiting operation of certain facility without certain license; providing certain interpretation; requiring separate license for each location; prohibiting transfer or assignment of certain license; requiring the establishment of certain classification; providing certain exceptions; setting requirements for certain application; requiring licensing fee; requiring State Commissioner of Health to adopt certain rules and set certain fees; authorizing facility inspections; requiring licensing fees to be deposited in certain revolving fund; requiring State Commissioner of Health to adopt certain rules; requiring certain consultation; requiring certain facility to provide examination for determination of emergency medical condition; requiring certain agreement; authorizing complaints against certain facilities to be filed with the State Department of Health; authorizing State Department of Health to take certain action for certain violations; authorizing emergency order of license suspension; providing procedure for hearing; authorizing petition for temporary restraining order; authorizing district courts to issue injunctions; directing the Attorney General to file suit at request of Department; establishing venue; creating certain penalties; limiting amount of penalties; providing bases for calculating amount of penalty; requiring certain written notice; specifying information to be included in written notice; providing for judicial review of certain order; creating revolving fund; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes licensing requirements for freestanding emergency medical care facilities in Oklahoma. Key provisions include:
- Defining terms like "freestanding emergency medical care facility," "emergency care," and "nonemergent care."
- Requiring a license to operate a freestanding emergency medical care facility, with some exceptions for certain facilities like hospitals and nursing homes.
- Setting application and licensing fee requirements.
- Authorizing the State Department of Health to adopt rules, conduct inspections, and take enforcement actions like suspending or revoking licenses.
- Establishing a Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility Licensing Revolving Fund to fund administration and enforcement of the licensing program.
- Imposing penalties for operating a freestanding emergency medical care facility without a license.
- Requiring facilities to provide emergency medical screening and stabilization, and have agreements with licensed hospitals.
The bill aims to provide oversight and standards for freestanding emergency medical facilities in Oklahoma to protect public health and safety.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Retirement and Insurance Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/05/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb68&Session=2000 |
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