This regulation requires Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) providers to establish written arrangements for routine and emergency medical and dental care, notify designated persons and county administrators when a resident may need transfer to a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation center, and maintain first aid supplies while following CDC and Department of Health universal precautions for first aid and CPR. These are operational health services standards applicable to LTSR facilities licensed under Chapter 5320.
View official source55 Pa. Code § 5320.74 - Health services State Regulations Compare The LTSR provider shall: (1) Develop written arrangements for providing routine and emergency medical and dental care for residents. (2) Notify the resident's designated person and the county administrator or a designee who shall ensure whatever assistance is necessary in making arrangements for the resident's transfer to an appropriate facility. A physician shall determine if the resident's physical condition indicates the need for a transfer to a hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center. (3) Have first aid supplies available and adhere to current Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Health's recommendations for universal precautions in the administration of first aid and CPR. Notes 55 Pa. Code § 5320.74 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare. No prior version found. State Regulations Toolbox