Certified Urgent Care Criteria Summary

Facilities can achieve Category 1 or 2 urgent care certification based on staffing:

  • Category 1: Requires an on-site licensed physician (MD/DO) during all operating hours.
  • Category 2: Allows an on-site licensed provider (MD/DO, NP, or PA) during all operating hours.

Minimum Criteria for All Facilities:

  • Accept walk-in patients of all ages for a broad range of illnesses, injuries, and diseases.
  • Provide on-site X-ray, phlebotomy, EKG, and minor procedures (e.g., sutures, splinting).
  • Maintain essential equipment like AED, oxygen, and stocked drug carts.

Facility Requirements:

  • At least two exam rooms, a waiting area, and restricted-access restrooms.
  • Open 7 days/week (minimum 4 hours/day and 3,000 hours/year).

Additional Requirements:

  • A licensed medical director must oversee clinical quality.
  • Operate ethically in both medical care and business practices.

Exclusions: Retail clinics, limited walk-in physician offices, and chiropractic/pain clinics are ineligible.

Pre-Opening Certification: Facilities can apply before opening, with temporary approval granted until all requirements are met.

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