posted Nov 11, 2012, 10:09 AM by Dio Telmo
Prohibited Health Conditions- Persons who have the following health conditions or require the following health services will not be admitted or retained in an RCFE. § 87615
- Stage 3 and 4 pressure sores (dermal ulcers)
- Gastrostomy care
- Naso-gastric tubes
- Staph infection or other serious infections
- The need to depend on others to perform all activities of daily living for them as set forth in Section § 87459
- Tracheostomies
Restricted Health Conditions- Prior approval from licensing, for accepting or retaining a resident with a Restricted Health Condition (RHC), is required if the licensee has had any of the following within the last two years. § 87611(a)(1)-(4)
- A probationary license.
- An administrative action filed against them.
- A Non-Compliance Conference that resulted in a corrective plan of action.
- A notice of deficiency concerning direct care and supervision of a resident with a restricted health condition.
- Prior to admission of a resident with an RHC, the licensee shall:
- Communicate to all care-givers for that resident to ensure consistency of care for the condition.
- Ensure that the staff who will participate in meeting the resident’s specialized needs complete training provided by a licensed professional sufficient to meet those needs.
- Training must include hands-on instruction.
- Training must be completed prior to services being provided. §87613(a)(1)(2)
- Restricted Conditions include: § 87612(a)(1)-(11)
- Administration of oxygen
- Catheter care
- Colostomy / ileostomy
- Contractures
- Diabetes
- Enemas, suppositories, fecal impaction removal
- Incontinence of bowel and/or bladder
- Injections
- Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Machine
- Stage 1 and 2 pressure sores (dermal ulcers)
- Wound Care
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