Section 87910 - Gastrostomy Tube Feeding(a) The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires feeding through a gastrostomy tube, under the following circumstances: (1) The resident is physically and mentally able to perform all aspects of the procedure him/herself. OR
(2) All aspects of the feeding and tube care are performed by the appropriately skilled professional. (A) The appropriately skilled professional shall document in the resident's file all aspects of care performed.(b) The facility's Nutritionist shall document the diet ordered by the physician and the instructions given to the facility personnel.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87910
1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Section 1568.072, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1568.03 and 1568.072, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-7-91 as an emergency; operative 6-7-91 (Register 91, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-7-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 12-3-91 as an emergency; operative 12-3-91 (Register 92, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-3-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-1-92 and filed 5-13-92 (Register 92, No. 23).