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(7.17) Can people living in Community Care Facilities receive any health care services?

(7.17) Can people living in Community Care Facilities receive any health care services?

People who live in CCFs can receive limited medical services only from the staff, including:

  • Care of colostomy and ileostomy bags,
  • Care of urinary catheters, and
  • Gastrostomy feeding and care.[1]Health & Safety Code Section 1507(b).

To receive limited medical services from CCF staff, you must have an individualized health care plan that includes your primary care physician, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional.[2]Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(A). The health care plan must be reviewed at least every 12 months.[3]Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(B). The plan must identify the health care professional who will train facility staff to provide the limited medical services.[4]Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(C). The regional center, or other placing agency, will evaluate, monitor, and oversee the medical services provided in the facility by facility staff.[5]Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(E).

References
1 Health & Safety Code Section 1507(b).
2 Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(A).
3 Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(B).
4 Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(C).
5 Health & Safety Code Section 1507(c)(1)(E).