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 82092.9 - Wounds
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 82092.9
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) A licensee may accept or retain a client who has a serious wound 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 wound is either an unhealed, surgically closed incision or wound, or determined by the physician or a licensed professional designated by the physician to be a Stage 1 or 2 pressure sore (dermal ulcer) and is expected by the physician or designated professional to completely heal.
(3) The licensee ensures that a licensed professional provides the wound care in accordance with the physician's instructions.
(A) The licensed professional may delegate simple dressing to program staff who receive training from a licensed professional as required by Section 82092.1(a)(5)(B).
(4) The licensee ensures that a licensed professional assesses the wound at intervals set by the physician, or a licensed professional designated by the physician, to evaluate treatment and progress toward healing.
(5) The licensee ensures that all aspects of care performed by the licensed professional and program staff are documented in the client's file.
(b) Nonserious wounds, which include, but are not limited to, minor cuts, punctures, lacerations, abrasions, and first-degree burns are not affected by this section.
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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