Physician Services
Requirements for physician oversight, orders, and medical direction of resident care.
12 F-tags in this category
F-Tags in This Category
F0385
Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident remains under the care of a doctor.
F0386
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing.
F0387
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.
F0388
Make sure that all required doctor visits are made personally.
F0389
Give or get emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
F0390
Make sure the physician properly assigns tasks that can be delegated or satisfied by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist .
F0710
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
F0711
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0712
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0713
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
F0714
Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
F0715
Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a qualified dietitian (or other qualified nutrition professional); or to a qualified therapist.