Section 1439.2 Of Chapter 2.4. Quality Of Long-term Health Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.4.
1439.2
. Every long-term health care facility shall provide an
activity program to the residents of the facility to meet the needs
and interests of the residents and to encourage self-care and
resumption of normal activities, in accordance with a patient
activity plan developed by the facility including, but not limited
to, self-help skills, such as personal hygiene, care of personal
effects and living environment, nutrition, management of bedside
medications of nonprescription drugs, management of petty funds for
personal use, and cooperative relations with peers and staff to help
keep them closer to the reality of their environment. The patient
activity plan of each individual shall be reviewed and approved in
writing at least quarterly by the attending physician as not being in
conflict with the patient's treatment plan.