10A N.C. Admin. Code 13B.1931

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 8, October 15, 2024

Section 13B .1931 - PHYSICIAN SERVICES FOR VENTILATOR DEPENDENT PATIENTS

Hospitals with nursing facility beds with ventilator dependent care patients shall contract with a physician who is licensed to practice in North Carolina with Board Certification and who has specialized training in pulmonary medicine. This physician shall be responsible for respiratory services and shall:

(1) establish, with the respiratory therapist and nursing staff, appropriate ventilator policies and procedures, including emergency procedures;

(2) assess each ventilator patient's status at least monthly with corresponding progress notes;

(3) be available on an emergency basis; and

(4) participate in individual patient case planning.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 13B .1931

Authority G.S. 131E-79;
Eff. December 1, 1991;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2017.

Authority G.S. 131E-79;
Eff. December 1, 1991.