As used in Section 2761 of the code, "gross negligence" includes an extreme departure from the standard of care which, under similar circumstances, would have ordinarily been exercised by a competent registered nurse. Such an extreme departure means the repeated failure to provide nursing care as required or failure to provide care or to exercise ordinary precaution in a single situation which the nurse knew, or should have known, could have jeopardized the client's health or life.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1442
2. Amendment filed 5-29-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 22).
3. Amendment filed 6-17-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Section 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2761, Business and Professions Code.
2. Amendment filed 5-29-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 22).
3. Amendment filed 6-17-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).