Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87619 - Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Machine

(a) Except as specific in Section 87611(a), the licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires the use of an IPPB machine under the following circumstances:

(1) If the resident is mentally and physically capable of operating his/her own equipment and is able to determine his/her own need.

OR

(2) If the device is operated and cared for by an appropriately skilled professional.

(b) In addition to Section 87611(b), the licensee shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Monitoring of the resident's ongoing ability to operate the equipment in accordance with the physician's orders.

(2) Ensuring that the procedure is administered by an appropriately skilled professional should the resident require assistance.

(3) Ensuring that the use of the equipment meets the following requirements:

(A) Equipment shall be operable.

(B) Equipment shall be removed from the facility when no longer in use by the resident.

(4) Determining that room size can accommodate equipment in accordance with Section 87307(a)(2)(A).

(5) Ensuring that facility staff have knowledge of and ability in the operation of the equipment.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87619

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 87704 to new section 87619, including amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(4), filed 3-5-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 10).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1569.2 and 1569.312, Health and Safety Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 87704 to new section 87619, including amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(4), filed 3-5-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 10).