Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 73311 - Nursing Service-General
Nursing service shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Identification of
problems and development of an individual plan of care for each patient based
upon initial and continuing assessment of the patient's needs by the nursing
staff and other health care professionals. The plan shall be reviewed and
revised as needed but not less often than quarterly.
(b) Notification of the attending licensed
healthcare practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional
licensure immediately of any patient exhibiting unusual signs or
behavior.
(c) Ensuring that
patients are served the diets as ordered by the attending licensed healthcare
practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional licensure, and
that patients are provided with the necessary and acceptable equipment for
eating and that prompt assistance in eating is given when needed.
(d) Any marked or sudden change in weight
shall be reported promptly to the attending licensed healthcare practitioner
acting within the scope of his or her professional licensure.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1275, 100275 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1276, 1316.5, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.
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