§ 75047. Transfer Agreements.

(a) The clinic shall maintain written transfer agreements, which include provisions for communication and transportation, with one or more nearby hospitals and other inpatient health facilities as appropriate to meet medical emergencies. Essential personal, health and medical information shall either accompany the patient upon transfer or be transmitted immediately by telephone to the receiving facility.

(b) Clinics, except those providing abortion or birthing services, may request that the Department waive the requirement of (a). The clinic must demonstrate to the Department that all nearby hospitals and other inpatient health facilities, as appropriate to meet medical emergencies have refused to enter into transfer agreements.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1225, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1226, Health and Safety Code.