California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 3 - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Article 3 - Required Services
Section 72305 - Physician Services-Medical Director
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 72305
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) The facility shall have a medical director who shall be responsible for standards, coordination, surveillance and planning for improvement of medical care in the facility.
(b) The medical director shall:
(1) Act as a liaison between administration and attending physicians.
(2) Be responsible for reviewing and evaluating administrative and patient care policies and procedures.
(3) Act as a consultant to the director of nursing service in matters relating to patient care services.
(4) Be responsible for reviewing employees' preemployment and annual health examination reports.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
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