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 70455 - Comprehensive Emergency Medical Service Staff
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) A full-time physician trained and experienced in emergency medical service shall have overall responsibility for the service. The physician or her or his designee shall be responsible for:
(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 nursing care within the service.
(d) All registered nurses shall have training and experience in emergency lifesaving and life support procedures.
(e) A registered nurse trained and experienced in emergency nursing care shall be on duty at all times.
(f) There shall be sufficient licensed nurses and other skilled personnel on duty as required to support the services.
1. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (e), subsection relettering and new NOTE filed 9-26-2003; operative 1-1-2004 (Register 2003, No. 39).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1252, 1255(c), 1275, 1276.4 and 100275(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1250(a), Health and Safety Code.