[GWEN631]

Are there any mandates that state telephone/verbal/read back must be co-signed by the Physician within 24 hours?

[rnpjd1]

Originally Posted by GWEN631

Are there any mandates that state telephone/verbal/read back must be co-signed by the Physician within 24 hours?

In LTC there is a state (PA) requirement that all md orders must be signed within 48 hours, This may be a faxed copy of the order and his/her signature.