§ 23-17-57 - Podiatry ambulatory surgery center – Accreditation, survey, complaint investigation, and exemptions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17-57

   § 23-17-57  Podiatry ambulatory surgerycenter – Accreditation, survey, complaint investigation, and exemptions.– (a) Accreditation from a national organization acceptable to the director maybe required, at the discretion of the director, in lieu of an annual survey bythe department.

   (b) The provisions of subsection (a) shall not limit in anyway the prerogatives of the director to inspect any podiatry ambulatory surgerycenter at any reasonable time, whether for purpose of general survey or forcomplaint investigation. The director has access to all records of the licensedpodiatry ambulatory surgery center including medical records.

   (c) Single practice podiatry ambulatory surgery centers asdefined in subdivision 23-17-2(14) are exempt from the requirements of chapter15 of this title.

   (d) Single practice podiatry ambulatory surgery centers asdefined in subdivision 23-17-2(14) are exempt from the provisions of§§ 23-17-14.3 and 23-17-14.4 with respect to initial licensure underthis chapter.