§ 77137. Unusual Occurrences.
22 CA ADC § 77137Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
22 CCR § 77137
§ 77137. Unusual Occurrences.
(d) A facility admitting a patient exhibiting a physical injury or presenting a condition caused by neglect shall immediately notify a physician and request a physical examination of the patient. If, in the opinion of the examining physician, the injury or condition appears to be the result of neglect or abuse, the facility shall report such fact by telephone, and in writing, within 24 hours of the patient's admission, to the Department, the local police authority having jurisdiction, and the county mental health department. Written reports in the patient's health record shall state the character and extent of the physical injury or condition.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1275.1, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 4-15-87, operative 5-15-87 (Register 87, No. 16).
This database is current through 6/7/24 Register 2024, No. 23.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 77137, 22 CA ADC § 77137
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