§ 97510.13. Patient Care Policies and Procedures.
22 CA ADC § 97510.13Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
22 CCR § 97510.13
§ 97510.13. Patient Care Policies and Procedures.
Written policies and procedures for patient care shall be developed and maintained by the Director of Nursing in consultation with the Medical Director, other appropriate health professionals and the Administrator. If the facility plans to treat pediatric patients, policies and procedures shall specifically address the care of these patients. The responsibility and accountability of the nursing service to the medical staff shall be through the Medical Director and the Administrator and shall be defined in the patient care policies. Policies shall be approved by the governing body and the Office. Procedures shall be approved by the Office, the Administrator, and by the Medical Director where appropriate.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of History No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 97510.13, 22 CA ADC § 97510.13
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