Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE77. PUBLIC HEALTH |
PART250. HOSPITAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS |
SUBPARTC. THE MEDICAL STAFF |
§250.320. Admission and Supervision of Patients
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a) All persons admitted to the hospital shall be under the professional care of a member of the medical staff. Patients admitted by a podiatrist or a dentist shall be under the care of both the admitting medical staff member and a physician who is also a medical staff member. The podiatrist or the dentist shall be responsible for all care within the limits of the privileges granted to them; the physician shall be responsible for all aspects of general medical care. Patients admitted by a dentist or a podiatrist may have their histories and physical examinations
b) Patients admitted by an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant shall be under the care of both the advanced practice provider and a physician who also is a medical staff member. The advanced practice provider shall be responsible for care within the limits of the privileges granted to him or her.
(Source: Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 3889, effective March 18, 2019)