§ 87508 — Register of Residents

(a)  The licensee shall ensure that a current register of all residents in the facility is maintained and contains the following updated information:

(1)  The resident's name and ambulatory status as specified in Sections 87506(b)(1) and (b)(10).

(2)  Information on the resident's attending physician as specified in Section 87506(b)(7).

(3)  Information on the resident's responsible person as specified in Section 87506(b)(6).

(b)  Registers of residents shall be available to the licensing agency to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours.  Registers may be removed if necessary for copying.  Removal of registers shall be subject to the following requirements:

  (1)  Licensing representatives shall not remove current registers unless the same information is otherwise readily available in another document or format.

  (2)  Prior to removing any registers, a licensing representative shall prepare a list of the registers to be removed, sign and date the list upon removal of the records, and leave a copy of the list with the administrator or designee.

  (3)  Licensing representatives shall return the registers undamaged and in good order within three business days following the date the records were removed.

(c)  The register of current residents shall be kept in a central location at the facility.

  (1)  The register shall be treated as confidential information pursuant to Section 87506(c).

NOTE:  Authority cited:  Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: Section 1569.315, Health and Safety Code.