California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 7 - Special Programs
Article 2 - Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB)
Section 7262.3 - Needs Assessments and Planning-Health
Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7262.3
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Within the first 24 hours of a new student's arrival, the OCB Counselor shall:
(1) Provide the student with information regarding
the transmission of infectious diseases including those which are blood borne,
airborne, sexually transmitted and transmitted through the sharing of needles, with
special emphasis on AIDS. The information shall be in braille, large print or on
tape.
(2) Require the student to sign a
statement acknowledging receipt of the information specified in (a)(1), or note the
student's refusal, if the student refuses to sign.
(3) Provide the student with proper materials,
such as gloves, to safely clean up spills and to ensure that hygienic conditions are
maintained.
(b) Limited health related services shall be available to students and shall include those services offered by:
(1) The OCB Physician who shall:
(A) Review all medical reports prior to a
student's enrollment and make recommendations in regard to further examination or
treatment.
(B) Confirm that all students
are continuing their required medication or medical treatment through a physician in
the area.
(C) Consult with treating
physicians regarding medication therapy and arrange for medication to be
administered at the Center when feasible.
(D) Diagnose immediate and pending problems and
prescribe interim treatment for minor conditions not requiring referral to another
physician.
(E) Arrange student
consultations with the Nutritionist in those cases where there is a need for a
special diet or a metabolic problem exists.
(F) Be available to staff for advice in emergency
situations.
(G) Work in conjunction with
the nurse to record the following information in the student's medical record:
1. The administration of prescribed
drugs.
2. Appointments with
physicians.
3. Recommendations of
students' physician(s).
4. Any treatment
given or arranged for by the OCB.
(H) Review the health status of students to
determine their capability of continuing with training and advise the OCB Counselor
and/or other appropriate staff when a student's medical condition is such that there
can be no further benefit from training at the Center.
(2) The Nurse who shall:
(A) Administer medication, within his/her realm of
competency, as prescribed by licensed physicians.
(B) Make necessary medical appointments and
arrangements for transportation in instances when the client has not reached the
skill level or his/her health condition does not permit taking independent action in
this area.
(C) Administer first aid when
required.
(D) Manage emergency
situations when on duty.
(3)
The Nutritionist who shall:
(A) Discuss dietary
problems with students.
(B) Develop
special diets for those students who need them.
(C) Review menus to ensure they meet accepted
nutrition standards.
1. New section filed 2-10-93; operative 3-12-93 (Register 93, No. 7).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 19500- 19506, Welfare and Institutions Code; 34 CFR Section 361.42.
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