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 72307 - Physician Services-Supervision of Care
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 72307
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Each patient admitted to the skilled nursing facility shall be under the continuing supervision of a physician who evaluates the patient as needed and at least every 30 days unless there is an alternate schedule, and who documents the visits in the patient health record.
(b) Alternate schedules of visits shall be documented in the patient health record with a medical justification by the attending physician. The alternate schedule shall conform with facility policy.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
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