CHAPTER XII   CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS AND HOSPITALS

1.	Statutory Authority and Applicability
(a)	Authority to establish minimum standards through regulation and to administer and enforce such regulations is provided by Sections 25-1.5-103 and 25-3-101, C.R.S., et. seq.  
(b)	Applicability.  All chiropractic centers and hospitals shall meet applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, including but not limited to:
(i)	6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter II.
(ii)	This Chapter XII.
(iii)	Applicable sections of 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter IV – General Hospitals with regard to:  operational requirements; patient care services; environmental sanitation; maintenance; and physical plant.
2.	SURGERY AND OBSTETRICS. There shall be neither surgical nor delivery suites. Neither surgery nor obstetrics shall be performed.
3.	DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS. Neither drugs nor medications shall be administered by persons under conditions prohibited by law.
4.	CHIROPRACTIC STAFF. The chiropractic staff shall consist of chiropractors licensed under the Chiropractic Practice Act in the State of Colorado.
5.	PATIENT CARE SERVICES. All patient care services shall be provided by an adequate staff.