Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72701 - Definitions
(a) The following
definitions shall apply to this Article:
(1)
Substantial probability means that the likelihood of an event is real, actual
and not imaginary, insignificant or remote.
(2) Serious physical harm means that type of
dangerous bodily injury, illness or condition in which:
(A) A part of the body would be permanently
removed, rendered functionally useless or substantially reduced in capacity,
either temporarily or permanently and/or
(B) A part of an internal function of the
body would be inhibited in its normal performance to such a degree as to
temporarily or permanently cause a reduction in physical or mental capacity or
shorten life.
(3) Direct
relationship means one in which a significant risk or effect is created and
does not include a remote or minimal risk or effect.
(4) A class "C" violation is any violation of
a statute or regulation relating to the operation or maintenance of a skilled
nursing facility which the Department determines has only a minimal
relationship to the health, safety or security of the skilled nursing facility
patients.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1276, 1424 and 1427, Health and Safety Code.
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