Vermont § 2153 - License requirements
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2153 — License requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2153. License requirements
- (a) Upon receipt of an application for a license and the licensing fee, the Department
of Health shall issue a license if it determines that the applicant and the ambulatory
surgical center facilities meet the following minimum standards: (1) The applicant shall demonstrate the capacity to operate an ambulatory surgical center
in accordance with rules adopted by the Department. (2) The applicant shall demonstrate that its facilities comply fully with standards for
health, safety, and sanitation as required by State law, including standards set forth
by the State Fire Marshal and the Department of Health, and municipal ordinance. (3) The applicant shall have a clear process for responding to patient complaints. (4) The applicant shall participate in the Patient Safety Surveillance and Improvement
System established pursuant to chapter 43A of this title. (5) The applicant shall maintain certification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services and shall accept Medicare and Medicaid patients for ambulatory surgical center
facility services. (6) The ambulatory surgical center facilities, including the buildings and grounds, shall
be subject to inspection by the Department, its designees, and other authorized entities
at all times. (b) A license is not transferable or assignable and shall be issued only for the premises
and persons named in the application. (Added 2019, No. 55, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2153
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2153 cover?
Section 2153 ("License requirements") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 2153?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2153 apply to my situation?
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