Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72077.1 - Patient

(a) Patient, or resident, means a person admitted to a skilled nursing facility for observation, diagnosis or treatment.

(b) Ambulatory patient means a patient who is able to leave a building unassisted under emergency conditions.

(c) Nonambulatory patient means a patient who is unable to leave a building unassisted under emergency conditions.

(1) The term nonambulatory patient includes, but is not limited to, persons who depend upon mechanical aids such as crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs, and shall include profoundly or severely mentally retarded persons.

(d) Initial implementation of this section shall be contingent on an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or another statute, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1276.65(i).

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72077.1

1. New section filed 1-22-2009; operative pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1276.65(i) (Register 2009, No. 4).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1250, 1275, 1276.65, 100275 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1276.65, 13131 and 131051, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 1-22-2009; operative pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1276.65(i) (Register 2009, No. 4).