N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-7.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43A-7.3 - Medical director's responsibilities

(a) The medical director shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of medical services provided to patients. He or she shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Developing and maintaining written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an organizational plan, and a quality assurance program for the medical service. All medical policies and procedures shall be reviewed at least annually;

2. Participating in planning and budgeting for the medical service;

3. Coordinating and integrating the medical service with other patient care services to provide a continuum of care for the patient;

4. Ensuring that medical staffing patterns are implemented;

5. If the facility provides a cardiac rehabilitation program, ensuring that a physician is present in the facility at all times during the facility's hours of operation to supervise nonphysician personnel;

6. Assisting in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for the medical staff, participating in the review of credentials and delineation of privileges of medical staff members, and assigning duties based upon education, training, competencies, and job descriptions;

7. Participating in staff orientation and staff education activities; and

8. Approving the contents, locations, and frequency of checking contents, including expiration dates, of emergency kits or carts, equipment, and supplies, and assigning responsibility for these checks.

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