Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.02 - SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES
Section 16.03.02.154 - PHYSICIAN SERVICES

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.02.154

Current through August 31, 2023

The following standards must be met: (3-17-22)

01. Physician Supervision. That each resident is under the direct and continuing supervision of a physician of their own choice licensed by the Idaho Board of Medicine. (3-17-22)

02. Necessary Medical Information. That the physician provides the facility with medical information necessary to care for the resident that includes at least a current history and physical or medical findings completed made no longer than five (5) days prior to admission or within forty-eight (48) hours after admission. The information includes diagnosis, medical findings, activity limitations, and rehabilitation potential. (3-17-22)

03. Physician's Plan of Care. That a physician's plan of care is provided to the facility upon admission of the resident that reflects medication orders, treatments, diet orders, activity level approved, and any other directives to the facility for the care of the resident. (3-17-22)

04. Plan of Care Review. That the physician's plan of care for the resident is reviewed by the physician as follows: (3-17-22)

a. Every thirty (30) to sixty (60) days for skilled care residents depending upon the visit schedule authorized. (3-17-22)

b. The plan of care is reordered with any changes included by the physician and signed and dated by the physician at the time of the review. (3-17-22)

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