Document Citation: 22 CCR 80092.7

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 22. SOCIAL SECURITY
DIVISION 6. LICENSING OF COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 8. INCIDENTAL MEDICAL SERVICES


Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
22 CCR 80092.7 (2011)

ยง 80092.7. Staph or Other Serious, Communicable Infections

(a) A licensee of an adult CCF may accept or retain a client who has a staph or other serious communicable infection if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The licensee is in compliance with Section 80092.1.

(2) The licensee has obtained a statement from the client's physician that the infection is not a risk to other clients.

(3) The licensee monitors the client's ongoing ability to care for his/her own condition by complying with the instructions of the licensed professional who is managing the client's care.

(A) The licensed professional may delegate certain aspects of the care providing the facility staff responsible for providing the care receive training from a licensed professional as specified in Sections 80092.1(k) through (k)(2) prior to providing care.

(4) The licensee ensures that a licensed professional assesses the infection and evaluates the treatment at intervals set by the physician or a licensed professional designated by the physician.

(5) The licensee ensures that prior to providing care, staff are trained in and follow Universal Precautions and any other procedures recommended by the licensed professional for protection of the client who has the infection, other clients and staff.

(6) The licensee ensures that all aspects of care performed in the facility by the licensed professional and facility staff are documented in the client's file.