California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 6 - Supplemental Services
Section 70415 - Basic Emergency Medical Service, Physician on Duty, Staff
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 70415
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) A physician trained and experienced in emergency medical services shall have overall responsibility for the service. He or his designee shall be responsible for:
(1) Implementation of established policies and procedures.
(2) Providing physician staffing for the emergency services 24 hours a day who are experienced in emergency medical care.
(3) Development of a roster of specialty physicians available for consultation at all times.
(b) All physicians, dentists and podiatrists providing services in the emergency room shall be members of the organized medical staff.
(c) A registered nurse qualified by education and/or training shall be responsible for the nursing care within the service.
(d) A registered nurse trained and experienced in emergency nursing care shall be on duty at all times.
(e) There shall be sufficient other licensed nurses and skilled personnel as required to support the services offered.
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