Civ. Code, § 1812.540 · Chapter 8. Long-Term Care Facilities
Civ. Code, § 1812.540
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Direct care service” means the temporary assignment of certified nurse assistants to render basic care services directed at the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, or protection of a patient who is a resident of a long-term health care facility.
(b) “Nursing service” means the temporary assignment of a licensed registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or psychiatric technician to render nursing and basic care services to a patient who is a resident of a long-term health care facility.
(c) “Licensed nursing staff” means a licensed registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or psychiatric technician.
(d) “Long-term health care facility” means a licensed facility, as defined in Section 1418 of the Health and Safety Code.
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History
Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 326, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.
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