§ 75028. Basic Services -Nursing Staff.

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(a) Every medical clinic shall employ a registered nurse responsible for nursing services.
(b) A licensed nurse shall be present whenever nursing services are provided.
(c) Qualified nursing personnel shall be employed to meet the needs of the particular clinic. The number and type of patients shall be taken into consideration.
(d) Employees of the medical clinic who provide direct patient care shall be under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
(e) Where a medical clinic demonstrates to the Department that a registered nurse cannot be recruited, the clinic may request approval from the Department to designate a licensed vocational nurse to be responsible for nursing services, with a provision for consultation from a registered nurse.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1225, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1226, Health and Safety Code.

                    
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