R432-500-12. Contracts and Agreements  


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  • (1) Contracts.

    (a) The licensee shall secure and update contracts for services not provided directly by the facility.

    (b) Contracts shall include a statement that the contractor will conform to the standards required by these rules.

    (2) Transfer Agreements.

    (a) The licensee shall maintain hospital admitting privileges for all staff or a written transfer agreement with one or more full-service licensed hospitals located within an overall travel time of 15 minutes or less from the facility.

    (b) The transfer agreement shall include provisions for:

    (i) Transfer of information needed for proper care and treatment of the patient transferred;

    (ii) Security and accountability of the personal effects of the patient being transferred.