Minnesota Administrative Rules

4640.4400 STAFF.

Subpart 1.

Medical director.

There shall be a medical director who shall be a licensed physician with training and experience in the field of tuberculosis and chest diseases and who shall assume responsibility for the adequacy of the medical care rendered.

Subp. 2.

Medical and nursing staff.

An adequate medical staff shall be provided to assure optimum care of patients at all times. The director of the nursing service shall be a well-qualified, registered nurse with training and experience in tuberculosis. There shall be a sufficient number of nurses and attendants under the director's supervision to assure optimum care of patients at all times.

Subp. 3.

Other staff.

The staff shall include a sufficient number of qualified medical social workers, teachers, and physical and occupational therapists to provide services and rehabilitation for the number of patients accommodated.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.55; 144.56

History:

17 SR 1279

Published Electronically:

November 12, 1997