Section 1254.7 - Assessment and treatment of pain(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that pain be assessed and treated promptly, effectively, and for as long as pain persists.(b) A health facility licensed pursuant to this chapter shall, as a condition of licensure, include pain as an item to be assessed. The health facility shall ensure that pain assessment is performed in a consistent manner that is appropriate to the patient. The pain assessment shall be noted in the patient's chart.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1254.7
Amended by Stats 2017 ch 615 (AB 1048),s 2, eff. 1/1/2018.Added 9/15/1999 (Bill Number: AB 791) (Chapter 403).