(a) A licensee may admit or retain a client who has a serious wound if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The licensee is in compliance with Section 81092.1(2) The wound is either an unhealed, surgically closed incision or wound, or determined by the physician or a licensed professional designated by the physician to be a Stage 1 or 2 dermal ulcer and is expected by the physician or designated professional to completely heal.(3) The licensee ensures that a licensed professional in accordance with the physician's instructions provides the wound care. (A) The licensed professional may delegate simple dressing to 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 licensed professional assesses the wound at intervals set by the physician, or a licensed professional designated by the physician, to evaluate treatment and progress toward healing.(5) The licensee ensures that all aspects of care performed by the licensed professional facility staff are documented in the client's file.(b) Non-serious wounds, which include but are not limited to minor cuts, punctures, lacerations, abrasions, and first-degree burns are not affected by this section.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 81092.9
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).