§ 87622 — Fecal Impaction Removal, Enemas, And/or Suppositories

(a)  The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires manual fecal impaction removal, enemas, or use of suppositories under the following circumstances:

(1)  Self care by the resident.

(2)  Manual fecal impaction removal, enemas, and/or suppositories shall be permitted if administered according to physician's orders by either the resident or an appropriately skilled professional.

(b)  In addition to Section 87611, General Requirements for Allowable Health Conditions, the licensee shall be responsible for the following:

(1)  Ensuring that the administration of enemas or suppositories or manual fecal impaction removal is performed by an appropriately skilled professional should the resident require assistance.

(2)  Privacy shall be afforded when care is being provided.

NOTE:  Authority cited:  Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code.  Reference:  Sections 1569.2(a), (e), and (j) and 1569.312, Health and Safety Code.