Statute · California Civil Code
Cal. Civ. Code § 1812.540 — Long-Term Care Facilities
Cal. Civ. Code § 1812.540
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Civil Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2002-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
Citator
Cal. Civ. Code § 1812.540 — Long-Term Care Facilities is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.