Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 70415 - Basic Emergency Medical Service, Physician on Duty, Staff
(a) A physician trained and experienced in
emergency medical services shall have overall responsibility for the service.
He or his designee shall be responsible for:
(1) Implementation of established policies
and procedures.
(2) Providing
physician staffing for the emergency services 24 hours a day who are
experienced in emergency medical care.
(3) Development of a roster of specialty
physicians available for consultation at all times.
(b) All physicians, dentists and podiatrists
providing services in the emergency room shall be members of the organized
medical staff.
(c) A registered
nurse qualified by education and/or training shall be responsible for the
nursing care within the service.
(d) A registered nurse trained and
experienced in emergency nursing care shall be on duty at all times.
(e) There shall be sufficient other licensed
nurses and skilled personnel as required to support the services
offered.
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