§ 1436. Prostheses and Orthopedic Devices.

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(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the responsible physician shall develop written policy and procedures regarding the provision, retention and removal of medical and dental prostheses, including eyeglasses and hearing aids.
(b) Prostheses shall be provided when the health of the minor would otherwise be adversely affected, as determined by the responsible physician.
(c) Procedures for retention and removal of prostheses shall comply with the requirements of Penal Code Section 2656.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996. Reference: 1995-96 Budget Act, Chapter 303, Item Number 5430-001-001, Statutes of 1995; Assembly Bill 904, Chapter 304, Statutes of 1995; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996.

                    
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