Each emergency department shall establish written policies and procedures that specify the scope and conduct of patient care to be provided in the emergency areas. They shall include the following:

1. (1) the location, storage, and procurement of medications, blood, supplies, equipment, and the procedures to be followed in the event of equipment failure;
2. (2) the initial management of patients with burns, hand injuries, head injuries, fractures, multiple injuries, poisoning, animal bites, gunshot or stab wounds, and other acute problems;
3. (3) the provision of care to an unemancipated minor not accompanied by a parent or guardian, or to an unaccompanied unconscious patient;
4. (4) management of alleged or suspected child, elder, or adult abuse;
5. (5) the management of pediatric emergencies;
6. (6) the initial management of patients with actual or suspected exposure to radiation;
7. (7) management of alleged or suspected rape victims;
8. (8) the reporting of individuals dead on arrival to the proper authorities;
9. (9) the use of standing orders;
10. (10) tetanus and rabies prevention or prophylaxis; and
11. (11) the dispensing of medications in accordance with State and federal laws.

History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-165;
Eff. January 1, 1996;
Readopted Eff. August 1, 2023.