(1) The bureau shall designate a health authority with responsibility for health care services pursuant to a written agreement, contract or job description. The health authority may be a physician, health administrator or agency. When this authority is other than a physician, final medical judgments shall rest with a single designated responsible physician licensed in the state of Washington.

(2) Matters of medical and dental judgment shall be the sole province of the responsible physician and dentist respectively; security regulations applicable to facility personnel shall also apply to health personnel. The bureau chief shall develop a policy outlining steps to be followed in the event of a conflict between security and medical staff related to provision of medical care.

(3) State licensor and/or certification requirements and restrictions shall apply to health care personnel.

(4) All medical personnel shall practice within the scope of their license. Where applicable, treatment shall be performed pursuant to a written standing or direct order.

(5) Verification of current licensing and certification credentials shall be on file with the bureau. (Added by Amended Ord. 94-041, May 25, 1994; Amended by Amended Ord. 08-137, Nov. 10, 2008, Eff date Jan. 1, 2009).