Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.6 - Minimum Standards for Nursing Facilities
Rule 37.106.640 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR AN INFIRMARY

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.106.640

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) The infirmary shall provide patients with licensed physician care.

(2) The infirmary shall provide skilled nursing services. A licensed registered nurse shall serve as charge nurse on the day shift; and a licensed registered or practical nurse shall serve as charge nurse on evening and night shifts.

(3) Nurse staffing schedules must be maintained on file in the infirmary for the preceding six months.

(4) The infirmary shall maintain a medical record for each patient which includes, but is not limited to the following information:

(a) identification data;

(b) chief complaint;

(c) present illness;

(d) medical history;

(e) physical examination;

(f) laboratory and x-ray reports;

(g) treatment administered;

(h) tissue report;

(i) progress reports;

(j) discharge summary.

(5) If a modified diet is ordered by a physician for a patient, facilities must be available for its preparation and service.

Sec. 50-5-103 and 50-5-404, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-103, 50-5-204 and 50-5-404, MCA;

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