RULE 3-1 |
PHYSICIAN PROXIMITY AND RESPONSE TIMES ..................................... 3 |
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MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL STAFF ................................................... 3 |
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PHYSICAL LOCATION ................................................................. 3 |
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RESPONSE TO CALLS FROM THE EMERGENCY |
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DEPARTMENT OR HOSPITAL UNITS ....................................... 4 |
RULE 3-2 |
PATIENT TYPES AND ADMISSIONS .............................................................. 4 |
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DEFINITION OF PATIENT TYPES OR STATUS ................................... 4 |
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B . |
ADMISSION CRITERIA ............................................................................ 4 |
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C . |
ADMISSION OF PATIENTS ..................................................................... 5 |
RULE 3-3 |
MEDICAL RECORDS .......................................................................................... 5 |
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DEFINITION ............................................................................................... 5 |
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ACCESS ...................................................................................................... 5 |
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C . |
REQUIRED ELEMENTS ........................................................................... 6 |
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D . |
RESPONSIBILITY AND TIMELINESS ................................................... 6 |
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E . |
DOCUMENTATION RULES ..................................................................... 6 |
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Legible ............................................................................................. 6 |
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Authenticated ................................................................................... 6 |
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Signature .............................................................................. 6 |
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b . |
Signing Records ................................................................... 6 |
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Medical Students .............................................................................. 6 |
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4 . |
Advanced Practice Providers ( APPs )............................................... 6 |
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Residents and Fellows ...................................................................... 7 |
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6 . |
Summary of Documentation Timeline ............................................. 7 |
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7 . |
Dated / Timed .................................................................................... 7 |
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8 . |
Abbreviations ................................................................................... 7 |
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When Allowed ..................................................................... 7 |
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Certain Abbreviations Prohibited ........................................ 8 |
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I . |
General Rule ............................................................ 8 |