California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 5 - Referral Services
Article 4 - Services
Section 74303 - Patient Screening
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 74303
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) In determining the needs of the patient, the referral agency shall obtain and utilize the following information relating to the patient:
(1) Diagnosis and recommendation of level of care from the patient's private physician, whenever available.
(2) Comments from any social worker, registered nurse or other health professional acquainted with the social, emotional and physical or medical needs of the patient, whenever available.
(3) Any social service or special rehabilitative needs.
(4) Need for special nursing care.
(5) Social history and living habits obtained from the patient or family.
(6) Roommate preferences.
(7) Preference for location of placement, including the family preference.
(8) Financial resources and limitations.
(9) Religious, cultural, dietary and activity preferences.
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