Section 87897 - Oxygen Administration(a) The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires the use of oxygen administration, under the following circumstances: (1) The resident is mentally and physically capable of operating the equipment, is able to determine his/her need for oxygen, and is able to administer it him/herself. OR
(2) The administration of the oxygen is under the supervision of an appropriately skilled professional.(b) In addition to Section 87878, the licensee shall be responsible for the following: (1) Monitoring the resident's ongoing ability to operate the equipment in accordance with the physician's orders.(2) Ensuring that oxygen administration is under the supervision of an appropriately skilled professional, if the resident requires assistance.(3) Ensuring that the use of oxygen equipment meets the following requirements: (A) A report shall be made in writing to the local fire jurisdiction that oxygen is in use at the facility.(B) "No Smoking-Oxygen in Use" signs shall be posted in the appropriate areas.(C) Smoking shall be prohibited where oxygen is in use.(D) All electrical equipment shall be checked for defects which may cause sparks.(E) Oxygen tanks shall be secured in a stand or to the wall.(F) Oxygen from a portable source shall be used by residents when they are outside of their rooms.(G) Oxygen equipment shall be operable.(H) Oxygen equipment shall be removed from the facility when the physician has ordered the discontinuance of its use by the resident.(I) A determination shall be made that the room size can safely accommodate oxygen equipment.(J) Facility personnel shall have knowledge of and the ability to operate the oxygen equipment.(c) The appropriately skilled professional shall document in the resident's file all aspects of care performed.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87897
1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23).
4. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 2002, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Section 1568.072, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1568.03 and 1568.072, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23).
4. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 2002, No. 14).