California § 1254.7. 1254.7. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 615, Sec. 2.)

California Statutes

§ 1254.7. — 1254.7. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 615, Sec. 2.)

California § 1254.7.

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Div. 2.DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Health Facilities

Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. General

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Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC Code § 1254.7. (2026).

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(a)It is the intent of the Legislature that pain be assessed and treated promptly, effectively, and for as long as pain persists.

(b)A health facility licensed pursuant to this chapter shall, as a condition of licensure, include pain as an item to be assessed. The health facility shall ensure that pain assessment is performed in a consistent manner that is appropriate to the patient. The pain assessment shall be noted in the patient’s chart.

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(a)
It is the intent of the Legislature that pain be assessed and treated promptly, effectively, and for as long as pain persists.
(b)
A health facility licensed pursuant to this chapter shall, as a condition of licensure, include pain as an item to be assessed. The health facility shall ensure that pain assessment is performed in a consistent manner that is appropriate to the patient. The pain assessment shall be noted in the patient’s chart.