Bedridden Residents in Assisted Living

New!Bedridden Regulations Now Available!

With the passage of CALA sponsored AB 762 (Chapter 471, Statutes of 2009), the law regarding bedridden clients in RCFEs (and other community care licensed facilities) has changed. Effective January 1, 2010:

RCFE residents who need assistance transferring to and from bed (but not assistance turning or repositioning), are considered nonambulatory for purposes of fire clearance. A nonambulatory fire clearance is required for these residents/clients. The STD 850 shall reflect these residents as nonambulatory.
RCFE residents who need assistance turning or repositioning in bed continue to be considered bedridden for purposes of fire clearance. The STD 850 will reflect these residents as bedridden.

CALA has been working closely with CCLD and the OSFM on implementation of this new law. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harrison.

Update 1/1/10! CCLD has released the implementation plan for this new law!

Update 12/18/09! The Office of the State Fire Marshall has released their Information Bulletin regarding AB 762.

Throughout the last few years, CALA worked tirelessly to provide members with information and clarification surrounding this issue. Below are links to CALA's alerts, CCLD's memo and self-assesment guide, and the code interpretation from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.