Illinois SB4049 regulates Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs) by setting licensing requirements and conditions for operation.
Illinois SB4049 amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to establish criteria for the Illinois Department of Public Health to issue annual licenses to FECs. Facilities must meet specific standards, including location, equipment, staffing, and patient care protocols. The bill allows FECs to be located in municipalities with populations over 50,000 and permits them to market themselves as hospital emergency departments if operated under federal regulations. The Department can suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance and must inspect facilities annually.
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