1. (a) The licensee shall ensure that residents receive necessary first aid and information about and/or referral to needed medical or dental services.

2. (b) During the provision of alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment services as defined in section 10501(a) of this subchapter there shall be at least one person in the facility who is capable of providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, notwithstanding section 10572(b)(1) of this subchapter. Individuals providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid shall be qualified by the American Red Cross or other recognized agencies.

   1. (1) Facilities providing detoxification services shall ensure that at least one person is always on the premises who is capable of providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.

3. (c) First aid supplies shall be maintained and be readily available in the facility.

   1. (1) The supplies shall be maintained and be readily available in the facility.

      1. (A) A current edition of a first aid manual approved by the American Red Cross, the American Medical Association or a state or federal health agency.
      2. (B) Sterile first aid dressings.
      3. (C) Bandages or roller bandages.
      4. (D) Adhesive tape.
      5. (E) Scissors.
      6. (F) Tweezers.
      7. (G) Thermometers.
      8. (H) Antiseptic solution.

4. (d) The following information shall be readily available:

   1. (1) The name, address and telephone number of emergency agencies, including but not limited to the fire department, crisis center or paramedical unit.
   2. (2) The name and telephone number of an ambulance service.
   3. (3) It is recommended that residents sign consent forms in advance to permit the authorization of emergency medical care.
5. (e) No person, who, within the previous 24 hours, has consumed, used, or is still otherwise under the influence of alcohol or drugs as specified in section 10501(a), shall be permitted on the premises except for individuals admitted for detoxification or withdrawal. The licensee shall have specific written rules and policies and procedures to enforce this provision.
6. (f) Licit medications which are permitted by the licensee shall be controlled as specified by the licensee's written goals, objectives and procedures. Licit medications which have any depressive, stimulative, or any other psychoactive characteristic shall not be used by any resident, staff, volunteer, or other person, and shall not be kept on the premises, except when the medication is prescribed by an individual authorized to do so pursuant to section 4036, chapter 9, division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, and who has full knowledge that the medication is to be used by a person affiliated with an alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility.

7. (g) Prescription medications which are not removed by the resident upon termination of services shall be destroyed by the facility administrator, or a designated substitute, and one other adult who is not a resident. Both shall sign a record, to be retained for at least one (1) year, which lists the following:

   1. (1) Name of the resident.
   2. (2) The prescription number and the name of the pharmacy.
   3. (3) The drug name, strength and quantity destroyed.
   4. (4) The date of destruction.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11834.50, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 11834.01 and 11834.50, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-85 as an emergency; operative 2-7-85 (Register 85, No. 8).

2. Repealed by operation of law 2-1-86. Readoption of section filed 1-24-86 as an emergency; operative 2-1-86 (Register 86, No. 4).

3. Repealed by operation of law 6-2-86. Readoption of section filed 5-30-86 as an emergency; operative 6-1-86 (Register 86, No. 22).

4. Repealed by operation of law 9-29-86. Readoption of section filed 9-26-86 as an emergency; operative 9-29-86 (Register 86, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL no later than 1-27-87 or section will be repealed by operation of law (Government Code section 11346.1(g)).

5. Readoption of section filed 1-26-87 as an emergency; operative 1-27-87 (Register 87, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL no later than 5-26-87 or section will be repealed by operation of law (Government Code section 11346.1(g)).

6. Readoption of section filed 5-26-87 as an emergency; operative 5-26-87 (Register 87, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL no later than 9-23-87 or section will be repealed by operation of law (Government Code section 11346.1(g)).

7. Repealer and new section transmitted to OAL 9-23-87 and filed 10-23-87; operative 10-23-87 (Register 87, No. 43).

8. Amendment of subsections (b) and (f) filed 12-27-89 as an emergency; operative 1-1-90 (Register 90, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on 5-1-90.

9. Amendment of subsections (b) and (f) refiled 4-30-90 as an emergency; operative 4-30-90 (Register 90, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on 8-28-90.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-30-90 order including amendment of Note transmitted to OAL 8-27-90 and filed 9-26-90 (Register 90, No. 44).

11. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) filed 9-23-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 39).

12. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 6-15-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 25).

13. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (e) filed 2-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 8).