Section 33-03-36-04 - Governing body1. The facility shall have a clearly defined, organized governing body that assumes full legal responsibility for the overall conduct and operation of the facility.2. The governing body is responsible for approval and implementation of effective patient care and administrative policies and procedures for the operation of the facility. These policies and procedures must be in writing, signed, dated, reviewed annually, and revised as necessary.3. The governing body shall appoint an administrator to be in charge of the general administration of the facility. Provisions must be made in writing for an identified staff member to be responsible for the onsite operation of the facility in the absence of the administrator.4. The governing body shall ensure sufficient trained and competent staff are available to provide twenty-four hour extended stay services whenever there are patients admitted.5. The governing body shall ensure training and competency evaluation is completed for all staff and volunteers specific to the care and services provided and necessary to meet the needs of the patients.6. The governing body shall ensure the facility has a written agreement with one or more affiliated ambulatory surgery centers who have been certified for more than twenty-four consecutive months. The agreement must clearly detail the responsibility of the parties involved.N.D. Admin Code 33-03-36-04
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2023-389, July 2023, effective 7/1/2023.General Authority: NDCC 23-17.6-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-17.6-02