A homebound patient is defined as one who is essentially confined to his home due to illness or injury, and if ambulatory or otherwise mobile, is unable to be absent from his home except on an infrequent basis or for periods of relatively short duration; e.g. for a short walk prescribed as therapeutic exercise.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14132, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-70; designated effective 8-1-70 (Register 70, No. 27).

2. Change without regulatory effect adding Note (Register 86, No. 49).