California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 7 - Health Planning and Facility Construction
Chapter 12 - Postsurgical Recovery Care Demonstration Project
Article 2 - Required Services
Section 97510.23 - Nursing Service-Space

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 97510.23

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

(a) A nursing station shall be maintained in each nursing unit, floor and/or building.

(b) Each nursing station shall have a cabinet, a desk, space for records, a bulletin board, an ice machine, a sink with water connections for care of equipment and handwashing, a telephone, and a specifically designated and well illuminated medication storage compartment with a lockable door. If a separate medication room is maintained, it shall have a lockable door.

(c) A refrigerator shall be provided at each nursing station, and shall meet the following standards:

(1) Be located in a clean area not subject to contamination by human waste.

(2) Maintain temperatures at or below 7°C (45°F) for chilling.

(3) Maintain the freezer at minus 18°C (0°F).

(4) Contain an accurate thermometer at all times.

(5) No foods shall be retained in the medication refrigerator.

1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code.

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