N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 2102.09

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section He-Hea 2102.09 - Staffing Requirements

(a) Applicants for a proposed LTACH shall provide a staffing plan that includes licensed professionals who provide services to the LTACH's patients as:

(1) Employees;

(2) Under contract; or

(3) As members of the LTACH's organized medical staff.

(b) The following personnel complement shall be available in the LTACH:

(1) A director of nursing services who shall be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of New Hampshire;

(2) A medical director who shall be:

a. A medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine currently licensed as a physician in the state of New Hampshire; and

b. Board-certified in a specialty relevant to the services provided by the LTACH;

(3) A pharmacist who shall be currently licensed by the state of New Hampshire;

(4) A dietician who shall be licensed by the state of New Hampshire;

(5) Board-certified, New Hampshire licensed physicians practicing in:

a. Cardiology;

b. Pulmonology;

c. Infectious disease; and

d. Internal medicine;

(6) Additional professionals licensed in the state of New Hampshire, including but not limited to:

a. Registered nurses;

b. Licensed practical nurses;

c. Respiratory care providers;

d. Physical therapists;

e. Occupational therapists;

f. Speech-language assistants; and

g. Speech-language pathologists.

(7) Additional personnel, including but not limited to:

a. Social workers; and

b. Laboratory personnel.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-Hea 2102.09

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