The Legislature finds and declares as follows: (a) There has been an unprecedented growth in the number of administrative regulations in recent years. (b) The language of many regulations is frequently unclear and unnecessarily complex, even when the complicated and technical nature of the subject matter is taken into account. The language is often confusing to the persons who must comply with the regulations. (c) Substantial time and public funds have been spent in adopting regulations, the necessity
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shall be under the charge of a Commissioner of Labor Statistics, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; he shall hold his office for four years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a salary. 29 U.S.C. § 3 June 27, 1884, ch. 127, 23 Stat. 60; June 13, 1888, ch. 389, §2, 25 Stat. 182; Mar. 18, 1904, ch. 716, 33 Stat. 136; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, §3, 37 Stat. 737. EDITORIAL NOTES CODIFICATIONAct June 13, 1888, raised
(a) In amending this section at the 1973-74 session, the Legislature recognizes that nursing is a dynamic field, the practice of which is continually evolving to include more sophisticated patient care activities. It is the intent of the Legislature in amending this section at the 1973-74 session to provide clear legal authority for functions and procedures that have common acceptance and usage. It is the legislative intent also to recognize the existence of overlapping functions between physicians
This chapter of the Business and Professions Code constitutes the chapter on professional nursing and shall be construed as revisory and amendatory of the laws heretofore enacted. It may be cited as the Nursing Practice Act. Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 2700 Repealed and added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 807.
No person shall engage in the practice of nursing, as defined in Section 2725, without holding a license that is in an active status issued under this chapter except as otherwise provided in this act. Every licensee may be known as a registered nurse and may place the letters "R.N." after their name. Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 2732 Amended by Stats 2023 ch 510 (SB 887),s 26, eff. 1/1/2024. Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1053.
Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Board of Registered Nursing in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 2708.1 Added by Stats 2002 ch 107 (AB 269),s 10, eff. 1/1/2003.
(a) A school nurse may administer medication to a pupil or otherwise assist a pupil in the administration of medication as allowed by law and in keeping with applicable standards of professional practice. (b) Other designated school personnel may administer medication to pupils or otherwise assist pupils in the administration of medication as allowed by law and, if they are licensed health care professionals, in keeping with applicable standards of professional practice for their license. (c) The
Pursuant to Section 49423 and subdivision (b) of Section 49423.6 of the Education Code, any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, prescribed medication may be assisted by a school nurse or other designated school personnel if both of the following conditions are met: (a) The pupil's authorized health care provider executes a written statement specifying, at a minimum, the medication the pupil is to take, the dosage, and the period of time during which the medication is to
As used in Section 49423 and subdivision (b) of Section 49423.6 of the Education Code and in this article: (a) "Authorized health care provider" means an individual who is licensed by the State of California to prescribe medication. (b) "Medication" may include not only a substance dispensed in the United States by prescription, but also a substance that does not require a prescription, such as over-the-counter remedies, nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies. (c) "Medication log" may consist
(a) A local education agency may establish specifications for the written statement of the pupil's parent or legal guardian in order to ensure that: (1) The pupil is clearly identified. (2) Permission is obtained for an authorized representative of the local education agency to communicate directly with the pupil's authorized health care provider, as may be necessary, regarding the authorized health care provider's written statement. (3) The parent or legal guardian understands what employees of
A local education agency may establish policies regarding documentation of the administration of medication to pupils or otherwise assisting pupils in the administration of medication to ensure that: (a) Pupil confidentiality is appropriately maintained; (b) A medication record is maintained for each pupil to whom medication is administered or other assistance is provided in the administration of medication; and (c) An appropriate record is kept of pupils who are allowed to carry and self-administer
Nursing service shall include but not be limited to the following, with respect to the administration of drugs: (a) Medications and treatments shall be administered as prescribed and shall be recorded in patient's health records. (b) Preparation of doses for more than one scheduled administration time shall not be permitted. (c) Medications shall only be administered by personnel who have completed a state-approved training program in medication administration. (d) Medications shall be administered
(a) In addition to Section 80065, the following shall apply. (b) The licensee shall employ staff as necessary to ensure provision of care and supervision to meet client needs. (c) The licensee shall employ support staff as necessary to perform office work, cooking, house cleaning, laundering, and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. (d) The licensee shall ensure that the following personnel requirements are met in the provision of planned activities: (1) In facilities with a licensed
(a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. (1) In the case of an illness severe enough to require isolation of the child, the center shall follow the procedures specified in Section 101226.2. (2) In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to
Nothing in this article may be interpreted as creating a state-mandated local program or as affecting in any way: (a) The statutes, regulations, or standards of practice governing any health care professional licensed by the State of California in the carrying out of activities authorized by the license; (b) The statutes or regulations governing the administration of medication to pupils or otherwise assisting pupils in the administration of medication by individuals who are not licensed health care