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Title 15 - Crime Prevention and CorrectionsDivision 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and ParoleChapter 2 - Rules and Regulations of Health Care ServicesSubchapter 3 - Health Care Operations
Article 12 - Palliative and Hospice Care
Section 3999.415 - Palliative Care and Treatment

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 3999.415

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 3999.415 - Palliative Care and Treatment
(a) The Department shall provide palliative care and treatment when the patient's terminal condition results in pain or disability to such an extent that the Primary Care Provider (PCP) and the patient determine that only palliation shall be provided pursuant to section 3999.200.
(b) Criteria for hospice admission are as follows:
(1) The hospice PCP or Chief Medical Executive or designee certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the disease follows its expected course.
(2) The patient or designated legal representative agrees to palliative goals/philosophy of hospice services.
(3) The custody level is appropriate and there cannot be any other precluding custody considerations.
(4) The hospice has the ability to meet the needs of the patient according to the level and intensity of care required.
(5) The patient follows safety measures and the plan for medical and non-medical emergencies.
(c) Patients receiving palliative care shall continue to receive medically necessary treatment for other medical conditions that may occur or coexist, such as injuries, infections, and chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes).

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 3999.415

1. New article 12 (section 3999.415) and section filed 7-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 27). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New article 12 (section 3999.415) and section refiled 12-5-2019 as an emergency; operative 12-10-2019 (Register 2019, No. 49). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-9-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. New article 12 (section 3999.415) and section refiled 3-9-2020 as an emergency; operative 3-10-2020 (Register 2020, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-9-2020 order transmitted to OAL 6-8-2020 and filed 7-20-2020 (Register 2020, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Section 5054, Penal Code; and Plata v. Newsom (No. C01-1351 JST), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.

1. New article 12 (section 3999.415 ) and section filed 7-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 7/1/2019 (Register 2019, No. 27). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New article 12 (section 3999.415 ) and section refiled 12-5-2019 as an emergency; operative 12/10/2019 (Register 2019, No. 49). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-9-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. New article 12 (section 3999.415 ) and section refiled 3-9-2020 as an emergency; operative 3/10/2020 (Register 2020, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-9-2020 order transmitted to OAL 6-8-2020 and filed 7/20/2020 (Register 2020, No. 30).