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 8.5. Intermediate Care Facilities/Developmentally Disabled -Habilitative |
Article 3. Services |
§ 76878. Nursing Services -Staff.
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- (a) The facility shall provide by employment or formal contract for the services of a registered nurse to visit the facility for health services and client health assessment as needed, but no less than one hour per week per client.(b) The licensee shall delegate to the registered nurse the authority, in writing, to carry out the nursing functions as required in these regulations. The registered nurse shall have the authority to make judgments regarding client-health issues, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act.HISTORY1. Certificate of Compliance including amendment filed by the Department of Health Services with the Secretary of State on 11-28-84. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code Section 11343.8 (Register 85, No. 25).
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 208.4 and 1267.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.