Section 97520.9 - Extended Stay(a) A patient shall be permitted to remain in a Postsurgical Recovery Care Facility for more than 48 hours but not more than 72 hours if the attending surgeon certifies that the additional period of recovery care is medically necessary and the Medical Director concurs.(b) The need for the additional stay shall be documented in the patient's medical record. Documentation shall include: (1) The reason for the additional stay.(2) The reason it was not originally anticipated.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 97520.9
1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21). Note: Authority cited: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21).