Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 70567 - Podiatric Service General Requirements(a) Written policies and procedures shall be developed and maintained by the person responsible for the service in consultation with other appropriate health professionals and administration. Policies shall be approved by the governing body. Procedures shall be approved by the administration and medical staff where such is appropriate.(b) The responsibility and the accountability of the podiatric service to the medical staff and administration shall be defined.(c) A physician member of the medical staff shall be responsible for the care of any medical problem arising during the hospitalization of podiatric patients.(d) There shall be a record of all podiatric services provided for the patient and this shall be made a part of the patient's medical record.(e) Periodically, an appropriate committee of the medical staff shall evaluate the services provided and make appropriate recommendations to the executive committee of the medical staff and administration.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 70567