42 CFR §482.11
- (a)The hospital must be in compliance with applicable Federal laws related to the health and safety of patients.
- (b)The hospital must be—
- (1)Licensed; or
- (2)Approved as meeting standards for licensing established by the agency of the State or locality responsible for licensing hospitals.
- (c)The hospital must assure that personnel are licensed or meet other applicable standards that are required by State or local laws.