As used in Section 2761 of the code, “gross negligence” includes an extreme departure from the standard of care which, under similar circumstances, would have ordinarily been exercised by a competent registered nurse. Such an extreme departure means the repeated failure to provide nursing care as required or failure to provide care or to exercise ordinary precaution in a single situation which the nurse knew, or should have known, could have jeopardized the client's health or life.

Note: Authority cited: Section 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2761, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New Article 4 (Sections 1442 and 1443) filed 3-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter. (Register 74, No. 13). For history of former Article 4 (Sections 1442 and 1443), see Registers 57, No. 15, and 64, No. 3.

2. Amendment filed 5-29-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 22).

3. Amendment filed 6-17-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).