Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 12. Health |
Agency 5. Department of Health |
Chapter 410. Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia |
Section 200. Organization
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A. The internal hospital organization shall be structured to include appropriate departments and services consonant with its statement of purpose.
B. Each hospital shall maintain clearly written definitions of its organization, authority, responsibility, and relationships.
C. Each hospital department and service shall maintain:
1. Clearly written definitions of its organization, authority, responsibility, and relationships; and
2. Written policies and procedures including:
a. Patient care where applicable;
b. Infection prevention;
c. Disaster preparedness; and
d. Facility security.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-33-500 § 2.4, eff. July 28, 1993; amended, Volume 11, Issue 08, eff. April 1, 1995; Volume 28, Issue 02, eff. November 1, 2011.