Oklahoma § 63-2657 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-2657 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-2657. Definitions
As used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
1. "Ambulatory surgical center" means:
a.
an establishment with an organized medical staff of
physicians, with permanent facilities that are
equipped and operated primarily for the purpose of
performing surgical procedures, with continuous
physician services available on call, and registered
professional nursing services available on site,
whenever a patient is in the facility, which provides
services or other accommodations for patients to
recover for a period not to exceed twenty-three (23)
hours after surgery, or
b.
an establishment with an organized medical staff of
dentists, with permanent facilities that are equipped
and operated primarily for the purpose of performing
dental surgical procedures, with continuous dental
services available on call, and registered
professional nursing services available on site,
whenever a patient is in the facility, which provides
services or other accommodations for patients to
recover for a period not to exceed twenty-three (23)
hours after surgery;
2. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health;
3. "Governmental unit" means any city, county or other
political subdivision of this state, or any department, division,
board or other agency of any political subdivision of this state;
and
4. "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership,
corporation, company or association and the legal successors
thereof.
Added by Laws 1976, c. 293, § 1, emerg. eff. June 15, 1976. Amended
by Laws 1992, c. 356, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 2008, c. 390, §
1, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-2657
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-2657 cover?
Section 63-2657 ("Definitions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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