Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78439 - Equipment and Supplies

(a) Medical equipment and supplies in each center shall be of the quality and in the quantity necessary for care of participants as ordered or indicated. These shall be provided and properly maintained at all times and shall include at least the following:

(1) Airways.

(2) Emergency oxygen supply and equipment for administration.

(3) Examination light.

(4) First aid and emergency equipment available as needed, as determined by the registered nurse and staff or attending physician.

(5) Flashlights.

(6) Medicine glasses, cups or other small containers which are accurately calibrated.

(7) Refrigerator with thermometer.

(8) Scales for weighing participants.

(9) Commode chairs, wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches.

(10) Soap for bathing.

(11) Sphygmomanometer.

(12) Sterile dressings.

(13) Stethoscopes.

(14) Syringes and needles.

(15) Test supplies necessary to perform urine sugar and acetone testing.

(16) Thermometers.

(17) Tongue depressors.

(18) Current drug reference which lists, for each drug administered in the center, indications for use, dosage range and side effects.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78439

1. Amendment filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1580, Health and Safety Code.

1. Amendment filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).