§ 1812.540

Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 326, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.

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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