OAR 333-076-0820
Approval of ESC License Application

(1) For purposes of this rule, “operating room” means a room designated and equipped for performing invasive procedures and includes procedure rooms where surgical procedures that do not required a sterile environment are performed.
(2) The Authority shall notify an applicant in writing if a license application is approved and shall include the license with the appropriate information.
(3) A license shall be issued only for the premises and persons or governmental units named in the application and it is not transferrable or assignable.
(4) The license shall be conspicuously posted in the area where patients are admitted.
(5) No person or ESC licensed pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 441, shall in any manner or by any means assert, represent, offer, provide or imply that such person or facility is or may render care or services other than that which is permitted by or which is within the scope of the license issued to such person or facility by the Authority nor shall any service be offered or provided which is not authorized within the scope of the license issued to such person or facility.
(6) An ESC must not be located within a rural area as defined by the Office of Rural Health.
(7) In order to be licensed and to maintain a license, an ESC must be affiliated with an Oregon licensed ASC whose license is in good standing. The affiliated ASC:
(a) May not be affiliated with any other ESC;
(b) Must be physically contiguous with the ESC;
(c) Must be certified by the CMS as participating in the ASC quality reporting program administered by CMS;
(d) Must be accredited by an accrediting organization approved by CMS in accordance with 42 CFR 488.4; and
(e) Must have demonstrated safe operating procedures in an outpatient surgery setting located in Oregon for no less than 24 consecutive months. Safe operating procedures are demonstrated by the absence of any condition level deficiency pursuant to the CMS, Conditions for Coverage for Ambulatory Surgery Centers that has not been corrected.
(8) An ESC may be affiliated with only one ASC.
(9) An ESC may have no more than two recovery beds for each operating room that is in its affiliated ASC and shall have no more than 10 recovery beds total.

Source: Rule 333-076-0820 — Approval of ESC License Application, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-076-0820 (accessed May 26, 2025).

333–076–0001
Applicability 333–076–0095
Purpose 333–076–0101
Definitions 333–076–0102
Application for ASC License and Fees 333–076–0103
ASC Application Review 333–076–0104
Approval of ASC License Application 333–076–0107
Denial of ASC License Application 333–076–0108
Expiration and Renewal of ASC License 333–076–0110
Return of ASC License and ASC Closure 333–076–0111
ASC Classification 333–076–0114
ASC Complaints 333–076–0116
ASC Investigations 333–076–0117
ASC Surveys 333–076–0118
ASC Health Care Practitioner Credentialing 333–076–0119
ASC Governing Body Responsibility 333–076–0120
ASC Medical Staff 333–076–0125
ASC Personnel 333–076–0130
ASC Policies and Procedures 333–076–0135
ASC Nursing Services 333–076–0137
ASC Surgery Services 333–076–0140
ASC Anesthesia Services (If Provided) 333–076–0145
ASC Storage, Disposal and Dispensing of Drugs 333–076–0150
ASC Emergency Services 333–076–0155
ASC Laboratory Services 333–076–0160
Care of ASC Patients 333–076–0165
ASC Medical Records 333–076–0170
ASC Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement 333–076–0175
ASC Infection Control 333–076–0180
In-service Training for ASC Nurses 333–076–0185
ASC Physical Environment 333–076–0190
ASC Emergency Preparedness 333–076–0246
Waivers 333–076–0250
ASC Violations 333–076–0255
ASC Informal Enforcement 333–076–0260
ASC Formal Enforcement 333–076–0265
Civil Penalties, Generally 333–076–0270
Approval of ASC Accrediting Organizations 333–076–0450
Birthing Centers: Definitions 333–076–0470
Birthing Centers: Licensing 333–076–0490
Birthing Centers: Submission of Plans 333–076–0510
Birthing Centers: Expiration and Renewal of License 333–076–0530
Birthing Centers: Denial or Revocation of a License 333–076–0550
Birthing Centers: Return of Facility License 333–076–0560
Birthing Centers: Classification 333–076–0570
Birthing Centers: Hearings 333–076–0590
Birthing Centers: Adoption by Reference 333–076–0610
Birthing Centers: Division Procedures 333–076–0630
Birthing Centers: Administration 333–076–0650
Birthing Centers: Service Restrictions 333–076–0670
Birthing Centers: Policies and Procedures 333–076–0690
Birthing Centers: Health and Medical Records 333–076–0710
Birthing Centers: Physical Facility 333–076–0800
Extended Stay Center (ESC) Applicability 333–076–0805
Application for ESC License and Fees 333–076–0810
ESC Application Review 333–076–0820
Approval of ESC License Application 333–076–0830
Denial of ESC License Application 333–076–0840
Expiration and Renewal of ESC License 333–076–0850
Return of ESC License and ESC Closure 333–076–0860
ESC Surveys 333–076–0870
ESC Complaints 333–076–0880
ESC Investigations 333–076–0890
ESC Health Care Practitioner Credentialing 333–076–0900
ESC Governing Body 333–076–0910
ESC Medical Staff 333–076–0920
ESC Personnel 333–076–0930
ESC Policies and Procedures 333–076–0940
ESC Admission Criteria, Patient Care and Discharge 333–076–0950
ESC Patient Transfer 333–076–0960
ESC Nursing Services 333–076–0970
ESC Pharmacy Services 333–076–0980
ESC Laboratory Services 333–076–0990
ESC Radiologic Services 333–076–1000
ESC Dietary Services 333–076–1010
ESC Medical Records 333–076–1020
ESC Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement 333–076–1030
ESC Infection Control 333–076–1040
ESC Data Collection and Reporting 333–076–1050
ESC Physical Environment 333–076–1065
ESC Waivers 333–076–1070
ESC Violations 333–076–1080
ESC Informal Enforcement 333–076–1090
ESC Formal Enforcement 333–076–1100
ESC Civil Penalties
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May 26, 2025

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