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Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES |
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PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES |
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CHAPTER 135. AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS |
| SUBCHAPTER A. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS |
| § 135.1. Scope and Purpose |
| § 135.2. Definitions |
| § 135.3. Fees |
| § 135.4. Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Operation |
| § 135.5. Patient Rights |
| § 135.6. Administration |
| § 135.7. Quality of Care |
| § 135.8. Quality Assurance |
| § 135.9. Medical Records |
| § 135.10. Facilities and Environment |
| § 135.11. Anesthesia and Surgical Services |
| § 135.12. Pharmaceutical Services |
| § 135.13. Pathology and Medical Laboratory Services |
| § 135.14. Radiology Services |
| § 135.15. Facility Staffing and Training |
| § 135.16. Teaching and Publication |
| § 135.17. Research Activities |
| § 135.18. Unlicensed Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| § 135.19. Exemptions |
| § 135.20. Initial Application and Issuance of License |
| § 135.21. Inspections |
| § 135.22. Renewal of License |
| § 135.23. Conditions of Licensure |
| § 135.24. Enforcement |
| § 135.25. Complaints |
| § 135.26. Reporting Requirements |
| § 135.28. Confidentiality |
| § 135.29. Time Periods for Processing and Issuing a License |
| § 135.30. Miscellaneous Policies and Protocols |
| SUBCHAPTER B. FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
| § 135.41. Fire Prevention and Protection |
| § 135.42. General Safety |
| § 135.43. Handling and Storage of Gases, Anesthetics, and Flammable Liquids |
| SUBCHAPTER C. PHYSICAL PLANT AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS |
| § 135.51. Construction Requirements for an Existing Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| § 135.52. Construction Requirements for a New Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| § 135.53. Elevators, Escalators, and Conveyors |
| § 135.54. Preparation, Submittal, Review and Approval of Plans, and Retention of Records |
| § 135.55. Construction, Inspections, and Approval of Project |
| § 135.56. Construction Tables |