New York A02365 defines hospital-sponsored off-campus emergency departments as hospitals and sets standards for their operations, staffing, and.

New York A02365 amends the public health law to classify hospital-sponsored off-campus emergency departments as hospitals. These departments must adhere to the same standards as general hospital-based emergency departments regarding provider training, staffing, services, and capacity. They must also be able to stabilize and treat patients without regard to their ability to pay. The bill allows for part-time operation of these departments under certain conditions. It mandates that these departments operate 24/7, though exceptions can be made with approval.

New York A02365 defines hospital-sponsored off-campus emergency departments as hospitals and sets standards for their operations, staffing, and.

New York A02365 amends the public health law to classify hospital-sponsored off-campus emergency departments as hospitals. These departments must adhere to the same standards as general hospital-based emergency departments regarding provider training, staffing, services, and capacity. They must also be able to stabilize and treat patients without regard to their ability to pay. The bill allows for part-time operation of these departments under certain conditions. It mandates that these departments operate 24/7, though exceptions can be made with approval.