Bill > A08214

This bill establishes hospital-sponsored off-campus emergency departments as a type of "hospital" under New York's public health law. It sets specific standards for these off-campus emergency departments, including requirements to generally operate 24/7, meet the same standards as hospital-based emergency departments, have capacity to receive ambulance patients, and establish transfer protocols to ensure timely transfer of patients requiring higher levels of care. The bill also allows for part-time operation (minimum 12 hours per day) in certain circumstances upon approval. The key provisions are to recognize these off-campus emergency departments as hospitals and ensure they meet appropriate operational and care standards.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8214