Bill Summaries: H517 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Summary date: Mar 28 2017 - View summary

    Enacts GS 131E-147.5 to require each ambulatory surgical center licensed under Article 6 of GS Chapter 131E to maintain at least one wheelchair on the premises for patient use.

    Enacts GS 131E-266.5 to require outpatient departments, oncology clinics, and kidney disease treatment centers to maintain at least one wheelchair on the premises for patient use. Specifies that outpatient departments includes a portion of a hospital operated as an outpatient department.

    Effective October 1, 2017.