Section 1765.160 Of Chapter 9. Mobile Health Care Units From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 9.
1765.160
. Any licensee using mobile services pursuant to this
chapter shall do all of the following:
(a) Have written policies established by the governing body of the
licensee, to govern the services that the mobile unit provides. The
policies shall include, but shall not be limited to, policies related
to patient care, personnel training and orientation, personnel
supervision, and evaluation of services provided by the mobile unit.
(b) Have written policies regarding patient selection criteria.
(c) Develop and implement the written policies and procedures for
the mobile unit in consultation with other appropriate health care
professionals.
(d) Ensure that the written policies and procedures are consistent
with the policies and procedures of the parent facility, if any.
(e) Ensure that the policies and written procedures shall be
approved by the governing body, administration, and medical staff of
the licensee, where appropriate.
(f) Ensure that the written policies and procedures include, but
are not limited to, all of the following:
(1) Scope of services.
(2) Procedures for the performance of the services provided.
(3) Quality assurance.
(4) Infection control.
(5) Medical record documentation of services provided, as
appropriate.
(6) Transport of patients, including, but not limited to, method,
special equipment, necessary personnel, and protection from inclement
weather.
(7) Emergency services and evacuation plan for the mobile unit.
(A) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter
shall specify in writing policies and procedures for emergencies
including fire, natural disaster, and medical emergencies. In its
policies and procedures, the mobile unit shall address the emergency
plan required of the parent facility and state how the plans shall be
coordinated.
(B) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter
shall familiarize its employees and each patient with the policies
and procedures adopted pursuant to subparagraph (A).
(C) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter
shall maintain written transfer agreements that shall include, but
shall not be limited to, provisions for communication with, and
transportation to, one or more nearby hospitals and other health
facilities as needed to meet medical emergencies. The mobile unit
shall develop procedures that include personnel needed to assist in
the transfer, as well as provisions for meeting medical needs to
accommodate the emergency transfer.
(8) Location.
(9) Schedule of mobile unit services.
(g) Maintain clinical records on each patient, in accordance with
regulations.
(h) Maintain a mobile unit services log that shall include, but
shall not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) Patient chart or identification number.
(2) Name, age, and sex of patient.
(3) Site, date, time, and as appropriate, duration of procedure.