House Staff Responsibilities
The goal of the residency program is to provide residents with an extensive experience in the art and science of medicine in order to achieve excellence in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients. To achieve this goal, each resident agrees to do the following:
- Develop and participate in a personal program of self-study and professional growth with guidance from the School's teaching staff.
- Training the next generation of healthcare providers is a critical part of the mission of UCLA Healthcare. Trainees recognize that over the course of their training, they will obtain new skills and competencies. In their capacity as a trainee, they recognize that they will work with their attending physicians in caring for their patients. They will participate in the care as is appropriate to their level of training and abilities under the supervision and direction of their attending physicians.
- Participate fully in the educational activities of the residency program and assume responsibility for participation in the teaching of more junior physicians and medical students.
- Develop an understanding of ethical, socioeconomic and medical/legal issues that affect the practice of medicine.
- Consider cost containment measures in the provision of patient care.
- Comply with all University and Medical Center rules, regulations, practices, procedures and policies.
- Adhere to the call schedule and schedule of assignment in a prompt and timely fashion.
- Participate in the standing committees of the Medical Staff, especially those that relate to patient care review activities, as assigned by the program director or elected by your peers.
- Keep charts, records and reports signed and up to date as per Medical Staff policy. All notes and orders should be appropriately authenticated (printed name and pager number).
- Adhere to ACGME, RRC, Program, and Board requirements, including meeting duty hours policy and appropriately addressing rest and fatigue issues.
- Participate in the evaluation of the training program and its faculty using the mechanisms provided by your training program in a timely manner.
- Comply with Program, School and ACGME policies regarding moonlighting. Obtain permission of the program director prior to any moonlighting activities (if applicable).
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