California Health and Safety Code

§ 1568.0832

HSC § 1568.0832 Effective Jan 1, 2011Div. 2 · Ch. 3.01 · Art. 1

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)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.

(3)The determination of the bedridden status of persons with developmental disabilities shall be made by the Director of Social Services or his or her designated representative, in consultation with the Director of Developmental Services or his or her designated representative, after consulting the resident’s individual safety plan. The determination of the bedridden status of all other persons with disabilities who are not developmentally disabled shall be made by the Director of Social Services, or his or her designated representative.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 211, Sec. 3. (AB 2629) Effective January 1, 2011.