California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 3 - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Article 5 - Administration
Section 72555 - Patient Identification
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 72555
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Each patient shall be provided with a wristband identification tag or other means of identification which shall be worn at all times unless the attending physician notes in the health record that the patient's condition would not permit such identification. Minimum information shall include the name of the patient and the name of the facility.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
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