Section 11-93-34 - Special care units(a) The scope of services provided in each special care unit shall be specified in writing.(b) Each special care unit shall have policies and procedures which relate to the care provided in the unit and shall be reviewed annually.(c) The special care unit shall be directed by a physician member of the medical staff who has special training, experience, and demonstrated competence in a specialty related to the care provided in the unit.(d) Supervision of nursing care in the unit shall be provided by a registered professional nurse with relevant education, training, experience, and demonstrated current competence.(e) A planned orientation program shall be required for all employees who perform patient care services in the unit.(f) Relevant inservice education programs or activities shall be provided on a regular basis to all staff members.(g) A sufficient number of permanently assigned qualified registered nurses shall be on duty within the unit at all times when patients are in the unit.(h) Special care units shall be designed and equipped to facilitate the safe and effective care of patients.[Eff. 3/3/86; ren AUG 3, 1992] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11)