Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 76909

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 23, June 7, 2024
Section 76909 - Client Transfer Procedures
(a) The facility shall maintain written transfer agreements with one or more general acute care hospitals to make the services of those facilities accessible to clients as needed and to facilitate the expeditious transfer of clients and essential client information.
(b) Prior to the transfer of a client to a general acute care hospital, the following shall be entered into unit client record by the qualified mental retardation professional or registered nurse:
(1) The date, time, condition of the client and a written statement of the reason for the transfer.
(2) Prior written consent of the client, parent of a minor or authorized representative except in an emergency.
(c) Complete and accurate client information, in sufficient detail to provide for continuity of care, shall be transferred with the client at the time of transfer.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76909

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208.4 and 1267.7, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.