Section 1419.
1419. (a) The department shall establish a centralized consumer response unit within the Licensing and Certification Division of the department to respond to consumer inquiries and complaints. (b) Upon receipt of consumer inquiries, the unit shall offer assistance to consumers in resolving concerns about the quality of care and the quality of life in long-term […]
Section 1424.5.
1424.5. (a) In lieu of the fines specified in subdivisions (c), (d), (e), and (g) of Section 1424, fines imposed on skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities, as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1418, shall be as follows: (1) A class “AA” citation is subject to a civil penalty in […]
Section 1420.
1420. (a) (1) Upon receipt of a written or oral complaint, the state department shall assign an inspector to make a preliminary review of the complaint and shall notify the complainant within two working days of the receipt of the complaint of the name of the inspector. Unless the state department determines that the complaint […]
Section 1424.6.
1424.6. Failure by a developmental center to report incidents as required under subdivision (a) of Section 4427.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall be deemed a class B violation if the incident occurs in a distinct part long-term health care facility, and shall be subject to the penalties specified in Section 1424.5 for distinct […]
Section 1421.
1421. (a) Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the state department may enter and inspect any long-term health care facility, including, but not limited to, interviewing residents and reviewing records, at any time to enforce any provision of this chapter. (b) Patients shall be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of dignity […]
Section 1425.
1425. Where a licensee has failed to correct a violation within the time specified in the citation, the state department shall assess the licensee a civil penalty in the amount of fifty dollars ($50) for each day that such deficiency continues beyond the date specified for correction. If the licensee disputes a determination by the […]
Section 1421.1.
1421.1. (a) Within 24 hours of the occurrence of any of the events specified in subdivision (b), the licensee of a skilled nursing facility shall notify the department of the occurrence. This notification may be in written form if it is provided by telephone facsimile or overnight mail, or by telephone with a written confirmation […]
Section 1426.
1426. After consultation with industry, professional, and consumer groups affected thereby, but not later than three months after the effective date of this chapter, the director shall publish proposed regulations setting forth the criteria and, where feasible, the specific acts that constitute class “A” and “B” violations under this chapter. Not later than six months […]
Section 1421.5.
1421.5. (a) (1) Within 24 hours of the filing of a bankruptcy petition under Title 11 of the United States Code or any other laws of the United States, by any person or entity holding a controlling interest in a long-term health care facility, the licensee of the long-term health care facility shall provide written […]
Section 1422.
1422. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is the public policy of this state to ensure that long-term health care facilities provide the highest level of care possible. The Legislature further finds that inspections are the most effective means of furthering this policy. It is not the intent of the Legislature by the amendment […]