Violation
California Code § 87465(c)(1)PRN Medication Orders
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 87465(c)(1) actually says
California Code § 87465(c)(1)
There is written direction from a physician, on a prescription blank, specifying the name of the resident, the name of the medication, all of the information in Section 87465(e), instructions regarding a time or circumstance (if any) when it should be discontinued, and an indication when the physician should be contacted for a medication reevaluation.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
36 California RCFEs were cited for missing or incomplete PRN physician orders. LPAs review every PRN medication during the licensing visit. Audit your PRN medications this week and confirm each has a complete physician order on a prescription blank with all required fields filled in.
By the numbers
- 35*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 12*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- --*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- Steady
That is 1 in 385 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
35 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of PRN Medication Orders
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Accepting verbal or telephone orders for PRN medications without a signed prescription blank.
- Missing required fields such as discontinuation criteria or physician reevaluation triggers.
- Filing PRN orders that have expired or are not signed by the prescribing physician.
Regional record
Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days
Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 9 |
| Orange | 8 |
| Fresno | 3 |
| San Bernardino | 3 |
| Alameda | 2 |
| Riverside | 2 |
| Contra Costa | 2 |
| Kern | 1 |
| Placer | 1 |
| Sonoma | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
Check any facility for § 87465(c)(1)
Free public record. No account needed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.
What are physician-written PRN medication directions in an RCFE?
How common are PRN medication direction citations in California assisted living?
What happens if an RCFE is cited for missing PRN medication directions?
How do I fix or prevent PRN medication direction citations in my RCFE?
Do PRN medication direction citations affect my RCFE license?
Related violations
Other citations in this regulation family
This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed residential care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.