6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 13 Part 9
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
9.1 Organization and Staffing (A) There shall be sufficient provider, nursing, and ancillary staff with the appropriate training and experience available to meet the needs of the patient, in accordance with the scope of the services provided by the FSED.(B) FSED staff shall be licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with applicable Colorado laws and regulations and shall provide services within their scope of practice, professional standards, and, as appropriate, in accordance with credentialing.(C) Personnel shall be oriented, trained, and competent to provide the services they are assigned to do. New staff shall receive orientation including, but not limited to, the patient care environment, infection control, and relevant policies and procedures.(D) The FSED shall ensure that policies and procedures are available to employees at all times.(E) FSEDs that utilize Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers shall, in collaboration with the provider staff, establish operating policies and procedures that ensure EMS providers perform tasks and procedures and administer medications within their scope of practice pursuant to Section 25-3.5-207, C.R.S.(F) The FSED shall maintain position descriptions for all categories of personnel that clearly state the qualifications and expected duties of the position.(G) The FSED shall maintain personnel records on each member of the FSED staff including and verification of licensure, certification, or registration. In addition, the FSED shall maintain procedures to ensure that staff for whom state licenses, registrations, or certificates are required have a current license, registration, or certification.9.2 Nursing Services (A) The FSED shall provide nursing services sufficient to meet the scope of care and services as defined in FSED policy.(B) Nursing services shall be overseen by a registered nurse qualified by training and experience in emergency services.(C) There shall be written nursing policies and procedures that establish standards for performance of safe, effective nursing care of patients. These procedures shall be reviewed periodically and revised as necessary, but no less than every three (3) years.(D) To assure competency in adult and pediatric emergency care, registered nurse training shall include, at a minimum:(1) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and(2) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).9.3 Provider Staff(A) The FSED shall provide clinical services sufficient to meet the scope of care and services as defined in FSED policy.(B) Clinical services shall be overseen by the medical director, as detailed in Part 6.3.(C) Every patient shall be under the care of a provider with appropriate training and education.(D) Medications and treatments shall be given only on the order of a provider authorized by law.6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 13 Part 9