(a) Except as specified in Section 87611(a), the licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires the use of oxygen gas administration under the following circumstances:
(1) If the resident is mentally and physically capable of operating the equipment, is able to determine his/her need for oxygen, and is able to administer it him/herself.
(2) If intermittent oxygen administration is performed by an appropriately skilled professional.
(b) In addition to Section 87611(b), the licensee shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Monitoring of the resident's ongoing ability to operate the equipment in accordance with the physician's orders.
(2) Ensuring that oxygen administration is provided by an appropriately skilled professional should the resident require assistance.
(3) Ensuring that the use of oxygen equipment meets the following requirements:
(A) A report shall be made in writing to the local fire jurisdiction that oxygen is in use at the facility.
(B) “No Smoking-Oxygen in Use” signs shall be posted in the appropriate areas.
(C) Smoking shall be prohibited where oxygen is in use.
(D) All electrical equipment shall be checked for defects which may cause sparks.
(E) Oxygen tanks that are not portable shall be secured in a stand or to the wall.
(F) Plastic tubing from the nasal canula or mask to the oxygen source shall be long enough to allow the resident movement within his/her room but does not constitute a hazard to the resident or others.
(G) Oxygen from a portable source shall be used by residents when they are outside of their rooms.
(H) Equipment shall be operable.
(I) Equipment shall be removed from the facility when no longer in use by the resident.
(4) Determining that room size can accommodate equipment in accordance with Section 87307, Personal Accommodations and Services.
(5) Ensuring that facility staff have knowledge of, and ability in the operation of the oxygen equipment.
(c) The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires the use of liquid oxygen under the following circumstances:
(1) The licensee obtains prior approval from the licensing agency.
(2) If the resident is mentally and physically capable of operating the equipment, is able to determine his/her need for oxygen, and is able to administer it him/herself.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code, Reference: Sections 1569.2 and 1569.312, Health and Safety Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 87703 to new section 87618, including amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(4), filed 3-5-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 10).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 87618, 22 CA ADC § 87618
