California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities
Chapter 3 - Adult Day Programs
Article 8 - Incidental Medical Services
Section 82092.3 - Inhalation-Assistive Devices

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 82092.3

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) A licensee may accept or retain a client who requires the use of an inhalation-assistive device, as defined in Section 82001(i), if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The licensee is in compliance with Section 82092.1, General Requirements for Restricted Health Conditions.

(2) The licensee monitors the client's ongoing ability to operate and care for the device in accordance with the physician's instructions.

(3) The licensee ensures that either:
(A) The device is operated and cared for by a licensed professional when the client is unable to operate the device, or determine his/her own need; or

(B) The device can legally be operated by an unlicensed person and is cared for by program staff who receive training from a licensed professional as required by Section 82092.1(a)(5)(B).

(4) The licensee ensures that:
(A) The device is functional; and

(B) The device is removed from the day program when no longer prescribed for use by the client.

(5) The licensee ensures that the room containing the device is large enough both to accommodate it and to allow easy passage of clients and staff.

(6) The licensee ensures that program staff have the knowledge of and ability to care for the device.

1. New section filed 12-13-2006; operative 1-12-2007 (Register 2006, No. 50).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1530 and 1530.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1502 and 1507, Health and Safety Code.

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