The department may inspect an ambulatory surgical center at reasonable times as necessary to assure compliance with this chapter.
(b)
An ambulatory surgical center licensed by the department and certified under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1395 et seq.) is subject to an on-site licensing inspection under this chapter once every three years while the center maintains the certification.Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1546, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.