General Information

      The medical office must be clearly identified on the exterior of the building. The office must be identified near the street entrance and at the front door entrance.

      Facilities must be accessible to the physically disabled. Parking, elevators, ramps, hallways, waiting rooms, examining rooms, and restrooms must be clean and clear of debris.

      Facilities must be readily accessible to the mentally disabled.

      A plan showing exits for evacuation during an emergency must be posted where it can be easily seen.

      Office hours must be clearly posted.

      At least two examination rooms must be available for each physician on duty.

      Fire extinguishers must be visible and conveniently located. The extinguishers must be tagged and inspected annually.

      Hallways, doorways, and exits must be free of any obstruction.

      Trash must be contained and properly stored.

      Prescription pads, needles, and syringes must not be stored in examination rooms or be accessible to patients.

      The on-site lab must be CLIA certified, or if meets requirements have a certificate of waiver.