9 2 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • M A Y 2 0 1 8
A list of states that
permit some form of
overnight stays for
outpatient surgery
centers.
Pennsylvania,
Wisconsin, Wyoming,
California, Utah (no more than 3 patients from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.),
Missouri, Washington and Kansas allow 24-hour overnight care.
State Length of stay Notes
Oregon 48 hours First centers expected in
2020.
Colorado 72 hours ASC license holders can
apply for convalescent cen-
ter license.
Arizona No time limit For patients for whom
attending physician expects
an "uncomplicated recov-
ery."
Connecticut 3-21 days No active recovery center
license holders in the state.
Illinois 48-72 hours Pilot program for a limited
number of "demonstration
project" recovery centers.
Oklahoma 23 hours Clock starts at the comple-
tion of surgery —not at
patient's admission.
Where Can ASC Patients Stay Overnight?
