1760.2. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) (1) “Pediatric day health and respite care facility” means a facility that provides an organized program of therapeutic social and day health activities and services and limited 24-hour inpatient respite care to medically fragile children 21 years of age or younger, including terminally ill […]
1760.4. (a) The state department shall develop and adopt regulations for the licensure of, and shall license, pediatric day health and respite care facilities. The regulations shall include minimum standards for the following: (1) Adequacy, safety, and sanitation of the physical plant and equipment. (2) Staffing with duly qualified personnel. (3) Training of the staff. […]
1760.5. The annual Licensing and Certification Program fee for a pediatric day health and respite care facility, as defined in Section 1760.2, shall be set in accordance with Section 1266. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 74, Sec. 26. Effective July 12, 2006.)
1760.6. (a) A pediatric day health and respite care facility shall provide all of the following services: (1) Medical. (2) Nursing. (3) Pharmacy. (4) Nutrition. (5) Socialization. (6) Developmentally appropriate activities. (b) Services which may be provided by a pediatric day health and respite care facility include, but are not limited to, any of the […]
1760.7. A pediatric day health and respite care facility shall provide pharmacy services that satisfy all of the following: (a) (1) Medications shall be supplied to the licensed nursing personnel of the pediatric day health and respite care facility by the patient’s parent, foster parent, or legal guardian in the original dispensing container that specifies administration instructions. […]
1760.8. (a) A pediatric day health and respite care facility may establish admission criteria based upon the compatibility of the developmental needs of the persons served and the facility’s ability to meet those needs. All admission criteria established by the facility shall be approved by the state department. (b) A child accepted for care in […]
1760.9. A pediatric day health and respite care facility may implement policies and procedures that prohibit smoking by patients, parents, staff, visitors, or consultants within the facility or on the premises, if the prohibition is clearly stated in the admission agreement, and notices are posted at the facility. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 206, Sec. […]
1761. Pediatric day health and respite care facilities shall be separately licensed. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1227, Sec. 8. Effective September 24, 1990.)
1761.2. (a) Pediatric day health and respite care facilities shall meet the same fire safety standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal that apply to community care facilities, as defined in Section 1502, of similar size and with clients of similar age and ambulatory status. No other state or local requirements relating to fire safety […]
1761.4. A pediatric day health and respite care facility of six beds or less shall be considered a residential use of property for purposes of any zoning ordinance or law related to the residential use of property. This section does not prohibit any city, county, or other local public entity from placing restrictions on building […]
1761.6. A pediatric day health and respite care facility shall conspicuously post the license, or a true copy thereof, in a location accessible to public view. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1227, Sec. 8. Effective September 24, 1990.)
1761.8. A pediatric day health and respite care facility shall not be subject to architectural plan review or field inspection by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. However, as part of the application for licensure, an applicant shall submit evidence of compliance with local building code requirements. In addition, the physical environment shall […]
1761.85. Sections 1761.2, 1761.4, and 1761.8 do not prohibit the use of alternate space utilization, new concepts of design, treatment techniques, equipment and alternate finish materials, or other flexibility, if written approval is granted by the local building authority. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 206, Sec. 5. (AB 1147) Effective August 13, 2015.)
1762. (a) In order to obtain a license under the provisions of this chapter to establish, conduct, or maintain a pediatric day health and respite care facility, a person, entity, political subdivision of the state, or governmental agency shall file with the state department a verified application on a form prescribed, prepared, and furnished by the […]
1762.2. (a) If a pediatric day health and respite care facility or an applicant for a license has not been previously licensed, the state department shall issue a provisional license to the facility only as provided in this section. (b) The state department shall not issue a provisional license unless, after an onsite survey by the state […]
1762.4. (a) A license issued under this chapter shall expire 12 months from the date of its issuance. The licensee shall pay a fee, not to exceed the reasonable regulatory cost to the state department, to the state department annually, not less than 30 days prior to expiration date, subject to the state department mailing the […]
1762.6. Every pediatric day health and respite care facility for which a license has been issued shall be periodically inspected by a duly authorized representative of the state department. Reports of each inspection shall be prepared by the representative upon forms prepared and furnished by the state department and filed with the state department. The […]
1762.8. The state department may deny an application for, or suspend or revoke a license issued under the provisions of this chapter in the manner provided in Section 1763 upon, any of the following grounds: (a) A serious violation by the licensee of any of the provisions of this chapter, of any other law, or of […]
1763. Proceedings for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses, or denial or withdrawal of approval under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Section 131071. The suspension, expiration, or forfeiture by operation of law of a license issued by the state department, its suspension, forfeiture, or cancellation by order of the state department […]
1763.2. The state department has authority to make reasonable accommodation for exceptions to the standards in this chapter if the health, safety, and quality of patient care is not compromised. Prior written approval communicating the terms and conditions under which the exception is granted shall be required. An applicant shall request an exception in writing […]
