Section 82092.10 - Gastrostomy Feeding, Hydration, and Care(a) A licensee may accept or retain a client who requires gastrostomy care, feeding, and/or hydration if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The licensee is in compliance with Section 82092.1, General Requirements for Restricted Health Conditions.(2) The physician has documented that the gastrostomy is completely healed.(3) The licensee monitors the client's ongoing ability to provide all routine feeding, hydration and care for his/her gastrostomy in accordance with the physician's instructions.(4) The licensee ensures that gastrostomy feeding, hydration, medication administration through the gastrostomy, and stoma cleaning are provided by a licensed professional when the client is unable to provide his/her own feeding, hydration and care. (A) The licensed professional may delegate the following tasks to program staff who receive training from a licensed professional as specified in Section 82092.1(a)(5)(B): 1. Gastrostomy feeding, hydration, and stoma cleaning.2. For routine medications, trained staff may add medication through the gastrostomy per physician's or nurse practitioner's orders.3. For PRN medications, trained staff may add medications through the gastrostomy in accordance with Sections 82075(b) through (d).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 82092.10
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).