Section 3999.381 - Rescue Medications(a) All prescribed self-administered rescue medications including, but not limited to, nitroglycerin sublingual tablets and bronchial inhalers, shall be available to patients at all times.(1) In inpatient areas, medications shall not be kept at the patient's bedside except for prescribed self-administered rescue medications on order of a health care provider. (A) Prior to prescribing any medication to be allowed at bedside, health care providers shall evaluate the patient's mental and physical capacity to self-administer medication.(B) Nursing staff shall instruct the patient on the proper use and storage of the medications.(2) In outpatient housing areas, including restricted housing, prescribed rescue medications shall be provided as Keep-on-Person to all patients.(A) Health care providers or nursing staff shall instruct the patient on the proper use and storage of the medication at each chronic care visit as indicated and on request when the medication is provided to the patient. 1. The patient's ability to self-administer rescue medication shall be re-evaluated at each visit, a mental health referral made as indicated, and treatment adjusted accordingly.2. Rescue medications may only be provided as Nurse Administered when a medical provider finds there is clinical justification to do so including, but not limited to, physical/mental inability to self-administer or danger to self.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 3999.381
1. New 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Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 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Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-9-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 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 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 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).