Physician Services--General Requirements.

(1)

Patient evaluation including a written report of a physical examination within 5 days prior to admission or within 72 hours following admission.

(2)

An evaluation of the patient and review of orders for care and treatment on change of attending physicians.

(3)

Patient diagnoses.

(4)

Advice, treatment and determination of appropriate level of care needed for each patient.

(5)

Written and signed orders for diet, care, diagnostic tests and treatment of patients by others. Orders for restraints shall meet the requirements of Section 72319(b).

(6)

Health record progress notes and other appropriate entries in the patient's health records.

(7)

Provision for alternate physician coverage in the event the attending physician is not available.