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DIRECTOR OF RESPIRATORY SERVICES

Tag No.: A1153

Based on review, observation, and interviews the Governing Body (GB) failed to retain a physician to direct Respiratory Care Services.

Review of credentialing files, policy, and procedures, and staff interviews the Director of Respiratory Services had resigned 7/1/13.

An interview was conducted with staff# 1 on 10/2/13. Staff #1 confirmed that the Respiratory Department did not have a director since 7/1/13.

RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES POLICIES

Tag No.: A1160

Based on review, observation, and interviews the Governing Body (GB) failed to retain a physician to direct Respiratory Care Services.

Review of credentialing files, policy, and procedures, and staff interviews the Director of Respiratory Services had resigned 7/1/13.

An interview was conducted with staff# 1 on 10/2/13. Staff #1 confirmed that the Respiratory Department did not have a director since 7/1/13.

ORDERS FOR RESPIRATORY SERVICES

Tag No.: A1163

Based on review, observation, and interviews the Governing Body (GB) failed to retain a physician to direct Respiratory Care Services.

Review of credentialing files, policy, and procedures, and staff interviews the Director of Respiratory Services had resigned 7/1/13.

An interview was conducted with staff# 1 on 10/2/13. Staff #1 confirmed that the Respiratory Department did not have a director since 7/1/13.