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 97510.9 - Nursing Staff Levels

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 97510.9

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

(a) Each facility shall develop and adopt a method for determining nursing staff requirements. The method shall be approved by the Office prior to use and shall be maintained as part of the records of the nursing service.

(b) The method for determining nursing staff requirements shall be based on an assessment of patient needs. This assessment shall take into consideration at least the following:

(1) The ability of the patient to care for him or herself.

(2) The surgical procedures performed on the patient.

(3) The level of skill required in patient care.

(c) There shall be daily documentation of nursing staff which shall include:

(1) Total numbers of staff, including full-time and full-time equivalents.

(2) The available nursing care hours for each patient.

(3) The categories of staff for patient care.

(d) The documentation shall be retained at the facility and be available for review by the Office at any time.

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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