Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 1765.160

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 1765.160 - Duties of licensee using mobile services

Any licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall do all of the following:

(a) Have written policies established by the governing body of the licensee, to govern the services that the mobile unit provides. The policies shall include, but shall not be limited to, policies related to patient care, personnel training and orientation, personnel supervision, and evaluation of services provided by the mobile unit.

(b) Have written policies regarding patient selection criteria.

(c) Develop and implement the written policies and procedures for the mobile unit in consultation with other appropriate health care professionals.

(d) Ensure that the written policies and procedures are consistent with the policies and procedures of the parent facility, if any.

(e) Ensure that the policies and written procedures shall be approved by the governing body, administration, and medical staff of the licensee, where appropriate.

(f) Ensure that the written policies and procedures include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Scope of services.

(2) Procedures for the performance of the services provided.

(3) Quality assurance.

(4) Infection control.

(5) Medical record documentation of services provided, as appropriate.

(6) Transport of patients, including, but not limited to, method, special equipment, necessary personnel, and protection from inclement weather.

(7) Emergency services and evacuation plan for the mobile unit.

(A) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall specify in writing policies and procedures for emergencies including fire, natural disaster, and medical emergencies. In its policies and procedures, the mobile unit shall address the emergency plan required of the parent facility and state how the plans shall be coordinated.

(B) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall familiarize its employees and each patient with the policies and procedures adopted pursuant to subparagraph (A).

(C) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall maintain written transfer agreements that shall include, but shall not be limited to, provisions for communication with, and transportation to, one or more nearby hospitals and other health facilities as needed to meet medical emergencies. The mobile unit shall develop procedures that include personnel needed to assist in the transfer, as well as provisions for meeting medical needs to accommodate the emergency transfer.

(8) Location.

(9) Schedule of mobile unit services.

(g) Maintain clinical records on each patient, in accordance with regulations.

(h) Maintain a mobile unit services log that shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following:

(1) Patient chart or identification number.

(2) Name, age, and sex of patient.

(3) Site, date, time, and as appropriate, duration of procedure.

Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1765.160

Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1020, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.