Section 81092.3 - Inhalation-Assistive Devices(a) A licensee may admit or retain a client who requires the use of an inhalation-assistive device if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The licensee is in compliance with Section 81092.1.(2) The licensee monitors the client's ongoing ability to operate and care for the device in accordance with the physician's instructions.(3) The licensee ensures that either: (A) The device is operated and cared for by a licensed professional when the client is unable to operate the device, or determine his/her own need.(B) The device can legally be operated by an unlicensed person and is cared for by facility staff who receive training from a licensed professional as specified in Sections 81092.1(k) through (k)(2).(4) The licensee ensures that: (A) The device is functional.(B) The device is removed from the facility when no longer prescribed for use by the client.(5) The licensee ensures that the room containing the device is large enough both to accommodate it and to allow easy passage of clients and staff.(6) The licensee ensures that facility staff have the knowledge of and ability to care for the device.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 81092.3
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).