Type A
08/31/2024
Section Cited
CCR
87470(a)(3)(B)
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7 | (a) A licensee shall ensure that infection control practices are maintained as follows:(3) In addition to Section 87629, Injections, all staff who are assigned to assist residents with the self-administration of injectable medication shall observe the following procedures:(B) A syringe and needle shall only be used once per injection on one resident and then properly disposed of in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5193.
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7 | The facility will use syringes one time for any medication administration. The Licensee will develop a plan to maintain compliance with this regulation and will submit a plan to the department by the POC date. |