Civil Code section 1812.540

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.

Source: Section 1812.540, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1812.­540.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2002; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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