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 70423 - Burn Center General Requirements

(a) Written policies and procedures shall be developed and maintained by the person responsible for the service in consultation with other appropriate health professionals and administration. Policies shall be approved by the governing body. Procedures shall be approved by the administration and medical staff where such is appropriate.

(b) The responsibility and the accountability of the burn center service to the medical staff and administration shall be defined.

(c) The burn center shall be used solely for the care of patients with burns or similar and related conditions. The center shall contain at least four (4) beds and should treat fifty (50) or more patients per year.

(d) If clinical or laboratory research projects are conducted, they shall be reviewed annually by an appropriate research committee.

(e) Data relating to admission, morbidity and mortality shall be kept and reviewed by an appropriate committee of the medical staff at least quarterly.

(f) The hospital shall have the capability to perform necessary laboratory studies including blood gas analysis and electrolyte determinations twenty-four (24) hours a day.

(g) A photograph shall be taken of all burns upon admission and upon discharge of the patient.

(h) The center shall be located to prevent through traffic.

(i) Respiratory care service and rehabilitation service shall be available to and associated with the burn center.

(j) Periodically, an appropriate committee of the medical staff shall evaluate the services provided and make appropriate recommendations to the executive committee of the medical staff and administration.