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Emergency Medicine Treatment and Labor Act
, EMTALA
See Also
Emergency Medical Service
(EMS)
EMS Trauma Triage Protocol
Trauma Center
Background
Emergency Medicine Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) was Enacted in U.S. in 1986 as part of COBRA
Ensures access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay
Applies to most hospitals in the United States (those that accept CMS payment)
Criteria
Includes an emergency medical screening to determine if a medical emergency exists
Defines obligations regarding medical stabilization, appropriate transfer, and active labor
Ravenswood Rule (250 yard rule)
Required to respond within 250 yards of the main hospital campus building to medical emergencies
Exception (2010): Helipad emergencies if not receiving hospital (unless help requested by EMS or patient)
Resources
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EMTALA/index.html?redirect=/emtala/
http://www.emtala.com/faq.htm
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