California Health and Safety Code

§ 1566.45

HSC § 1566.45 Effective Jul 16, 2021Div. 2 · Ch. 3 · Art. 7

Statute text

(a)(1) For purposes of this section, “bedridden” means requiring assistance in turning and repositioning in bed or being unable to independently transfer to and from bed, except in a facility with appropriate and sufficient care staff, mechanical devices, if necessary, and safety precautions, as determined by the director in regulations.

(2)In developing the regulations for child residential facilities, the department shall take into consideration the size and weight of the child.

(3)For purposes of this section, the status of being bedridden shall not include a temporary illness or recovery from surgery that persists for 14 days or less.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 76, Sec. 11. (AB 136) Effective July 16, 2021.