Utah Admin. Code R432-600-17 - Nursing Services
(1) Each facility
shall provide nursing services commensurate with the needs of the patients
served.
(2) All non-medical patient
services shall be under the general direction of the director of nursing,
except as specifically exempted by facility policy.
(3) Each Type II clinic shall employ and
designate in writing a director of nursing who will be responsible for the
organization and functioning of the nursing staff and related service.
(a) The director of nursing shall be a
registered nurse who has academic or post graduate training acceptable to the
medical director.
(b) The director
of nursing in consultation with the medical director shall plan and direct the
delivery of nursing care by nursing staff.
(4) Nursing service personnel shall assist
the physician, plan and deliver nursing care, treatments, and procedures
commensurate with the patient's needs and clinic protocols.
(5) The facility shall provide adequate
equipment in good working order to meet the needs of patients.
(6) Disposable and single-use items shall be
properly disposed after use.
Notes
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