Section 81092.11 - Tracheostomies(a) A licensee may admit or retain a client who has a tracheostomy if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The licensee is in compliance with Section 81092.1.(2) Either the client is mentally and physically capable of providing all routine care for his/her tracheostomy and the physician has documented that the tracheostomy opening (stoma) is completely healed, or assistance in the care of the tracheostomy is provided by a licensed professional. (A) The licensed professional may delegate routine care for the tracheostomy to facility staff who receive supervision and training from the licensed professional as specified in Sections 81092.1(k) through (k)(2).1. Suctioning shall not be delegated to facility staff.(3) The licensee monitors the client's ongoing ability to provide all routine care for his/her tracheostomy in accordance with the physician's instructions.(4) The licensee ensures that tracheostomy care is provided by a licensed professional when the client is unable to provide self-care.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 81092.11
1. Change without regulatory effect adopting new section filed 1-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 2).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-7-2017; operative 9-7-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 36). Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1502, 1507 and 1530, Health and Safety Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect adopting new section filed 1-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 2).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-7-2017; operative 9/7/2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 36).