Section 1760.8 Of Chapter 8.6. Pediatric Day Health And Respite Care Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 8.6.
1760.8
. (a) A pediatric day health and respite care facility may
establish admission criteria based upon the compatibility of the
developmental needs of the persons served and the facility's ability
to meet those needs. All admission criteria established by the
facility shall be approved by the state department.
(b) A child accepted for care in a pediatric day health and
respite care facility shall satisfy all of the following criteria:
(1) Be medically stable, as determined by the child's attending
physician and surgeon.
(2) Be under the care of a physician and surgeon who approves the
plan of care.
(3) Have current immunization records unless medically
contraindicated as stated by the child's attending physician and
surgeon at the time of admission and pose no significant risk of
infection to others in the facility.
(4) Have the consent of the parent or legal guardian for the
admission.