California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014) |
Title 22. Social Security |
Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies |
Chapter 4. Intermediate Care Facilities |
Article 6. Violations and Civil Penalties |
§ 73701. Definitions.
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- (a) The following definitions shall apply to this Article:(1) “Substantial probability” means that the more likely consequence of a violation is death or serious physical harm to a patient.(2) “Serious physical harm” means that type of bodily injury in which:(A) A part of the body would be permanently removed, rendered functionally useless, or substantially reduced in capacity, either temporarily or permanently or(B) A part of an internal function of the body would be inhibited in its normal performance to such a degree as to shorten life or cause reduction in physical or mental capacity.