Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 74693

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 74693 - Preventive, Treatment and Rehabilitative Services
(a) To the extent that services are provided and the patient's condition makes it appropriate, preventive, treatment, rehabilitative and maintenance services for patients for whom the agency accepts responsibility shall be provided by the agency or through it under arrangements with other qualified providers of service.
(b) The character and scope of advice, treatment and appliances provided by the agency shall be consistent with accepted standards of practice for the discipline involved.
(c) The professional personnel of the agency shall check that equipment, apparatus or appliances supplied by the agency for a service or furnished to a patient in the course of their treatment, are in good working order at the time of the visit.
(d) Each type of service provided by the agency for patients shall be approved by the Department and as a minimum shall:
(1) Be under the direction of a person registered, licensed or certified to provide such service if registration, licensure or certification is required, or be otherwise qualified as provided in these requirements.
(2) Have written policies and procedures and reference material readily available to guide and assist agency personnel.
(e) Services that may be provided and approved include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Diet Counseling.
(2) Home Health Aide Services.
(3) Nursing Services.
(4) Occupational Therapy.
(5) Physical Therapy.
(6) Speech Therapy.
(7) Medical Social Services.
(8) Medical Supplies and Appliances.
(f) Personnel shall be available to render rehabilitative treatment or other services prescribed for patients accepted for care by the agency.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 74693

Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1727 and 1734, Health and Safety Code.