Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 87912

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 87912 - Care of Residents Confined to Bed

(a) The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who is confined to bed, if the requirements of (a)(1) and (2) below are met.

(1) All licensees shall ensure that the equipment and appliances are available to assist and protect the residents who are confined to bed.

(2) The equipment and appliances shall include, but not be limited to:

(A) An egg-crate mattress (or equivalent to relieve pressure).

(B) Heel and elbow protectors.

(C) Partial bed rails.

(D) Screens and/or curtains to ensure privacy if the resident shares a room with another resident.

(E) Over-bed table.

(F) Bedside commode.

(G) Urinal.

(H) Bed Pan.

(I) Wheelchair.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87912

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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1568.072, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1568.03 and 1568.072, Health and Safety Code.