Cal. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 1436

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 1436 - Prostheses and Orthopedic Devices

(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the responsible physician shall develop written policy and procedures regarding the provision, retention and removal of medical and dental prostheses, including eyeglasses and hearing aids.

(b) Prostheses shall be provided when the health of the youth would otherwise be adversely affected, as determined by the responsible physician.

(c) Procedures for retention and removal of prostheses shall comply with the requirements of Penal Code Section 2656.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 1436

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996. Reference: 1995-96 Budget Act, Chapter 303, Item Number 5430-001-001, Statutes of 1995; Assembly Bill 904, Chapter 304, Statutes of 1995; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996.

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-14-2018; operative 1/1/2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).