Basic Congregate Living Standards/Regulations for California Licensed Facilities

1. a history and physical examination is due no more than five days prior to admission or no more than 72 hours post admission
2.  a patient evaluation - evaluate patient and review of orders for care and treatment on change of attending physicians
3.  a patient diagnosis
4.  Advice and Treat-advise, treat and determine levels of care needed specific to the individual needs of the patient
5.  Orders - written and signed orders for diet, care, diagnostics, tests, and treatments for patients by other caregivers
6.  Patient Record -Progress Notes  -  enter progress notes and other appropriate entries into the patient's record
7.  Alternate Coverage - when a physician is unavailable, an alternate physician is supplied and arranged