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FL S0222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Health Policy

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the maximum patient stay at ambulatory surgical centers and mobile surgical facilities from the same working day to 24 hours
  • Removes the prohibition on overnight stays at these facilities, allowing patients to remain up to 24 hours after admission
  • Applies to both ambulatory surgical centers and mobile surgical facilities that provide elective surgical care
  • Excludes facilities dedicated to pregnancy terminations, physician offices, and dental offices from the definition of ambulatory surgical centers
  • Effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Length of Time a Patient May Stay at an Ambulatory Surgical Center or Mobile Surgical Center

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services3/20/2017
Health Policy1/12/2017

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