Notification of change in patient’s status
Arkansas Code § 20-10-203; Arkansas Code § 20-10-216; Arkansas Code § 20-10-224
- (a) There shall be written policies and procedures available at each nurses' station for personnel to follow requiring the notification of the patient's attending physician and other responsible persons in the event of severe illness, accident, or death of the patient or other significant change in the patient's status.
- (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the patient's attending physician shall be recorded for ready reference.