Section 82077.5 - Care for Clients with Contractures(a) A licensee may accept or retain a client who has contractures.(b) If a licensee accepts or retains a client who has contractures, the licensee is responsible for all of the following: (1) Monitoring the client's ongoing ability to care for his/her contractures in accordance with the physician's instructions.(2) Ensuring that care is provided by a licensed professional or trained program staff when the client is unable to provide self-care.(A) The licensee shall ensure that program staff responsible for assisting with range of motion exercises or other exercise(s) prescribed by the physician or therapist receive supervision and training from a licensed professional.(B) The licensee obtains from the licensed professional written documentation outlining the procedures for the exercises and the names of program staff who received the training.(C) The licensee shall ensure that the licensed professional reviews staff performance as the licensed professional deems necessary, but at least once a year.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 82077.5
1. New section filed 12-13-2006; operative 1-12-2007 (Register 2006, No. 50). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1530 and 1530.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1502 and 1507, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 12-13-2006; operative 1-12-2007 (Register 2006, No. 50).