§ 76543. Clients with Communicable Diseases.

(a) Clients with a communicable disease shall not be cared for in the facility unless the following requirements are met:

(1) Any client diagnosed as having a reportable communicable disease or being in a carrier state who the attending physician determines is a potential danger to other clients or personnel, shall be accommodated in a room provided with a separate toilet, handwashing facility, soap dispenser and individual towels.

(2) The facility shall adopt and observe written procedures approved by the local health officer. Such procedures shall be posted at the appropriate location. The procedures shall outline the technique to be used in the case of clients with a communicable disease, and shall include:

(A) Handwashing upon entering and leaving client's room.

(B) Proper handling and disposal of infectious material.

(C) Procedures for medical and nursing personnel providing for proper isolation techniques.

(D) Health education provided to the client.

(E) Proper handling of dishes.

(F) Proper handling of client care equipment.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code . Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.