Document Citation: 22 CCR 82092.7

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 22. SOCIAL SECURITY
DIVISION 6. LICENSING OF COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 3. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS
ARTICLE 8. INCIDENTAL MEDICAL SERVICES

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
22 CCR 82092.7 (2011)

§ 82092.7. Staph or Other Serious, Communicable Infections

(a) A licensee 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 82092.1, General Requirements for Restricted Health Conditions.

(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 program staff responsible for providing the care receive training from a licensed professional as required by Section 82092.1(a)(5)(B) 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 the protection of the client who has the infection and other clients and staff.

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