Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 97510.13

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 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.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 97510.13

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).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code.

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).