Section 1765.101.
1765.101. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as, the Mobile Health Care Services Act. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1020, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
Section 1765.105.
1765.105. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Parent facility” means a health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2, or a clinic licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200) of Division 2. (b) (1) “Mobile service unit” or “mobile unit” means a […]
Section 1765.110.
1765.110. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the use of mobile units to provide medical, diagnostic, and treatment services, in order to help ensure the availability of quality health care services for patients who receive care in remote or underserved areas and for patients who need specialized types of medical care provided […]
Section 1765.115.
1765.115. A mobile unit may operate as one of the following: (a) As an adjunct to a licensed health facility or to a licensed clinic. (b) As an independent-freestanding clinic pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200). (c) As an “other” type of approved mobile unit. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1020, Sec. 2. […]
Section 1765.117.
1765.117. The state department shall charge applicants a licensure fee as follows: (a) Pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200), or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250). (b) Pursuant to the applicable section of the Health and Safety Code that creates a new health facility or clinic licensure category. (c) No additional licensure fee […]
Section 1765.120.
1765.120. Compliance with all of the following criteria shall be required prior to licensure: (a) The mobile unit shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Vehicle Code, and shall have a vehicle identification number. (b) The mobile unit shall bear an insignia issued by the Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Section […]
Section 1765.125.
1765.125. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no person, political subdivision of the state, or governmental agency shall operate a mobile service unit without first obtaining a license or an addition to existing licensure under this chapter unless exempt from licensure under Section 1206. (b) Any person, political subdivision of the state, or governmental […]
Section 1765.130.
1765.130. (a) Any applicant under this chapter shall file with the state department an application. The application shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the state department that shall contain any information as may be required by the state department for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. (b) An applicant health facility […]
Section 1765.135.
1765.135. (a) To qualify for a license under this chapter, an applicant shall satisfy all the requirements of this chapter, the applicable requirements of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200) or of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2, and all applicable regulations. (b) The applicant shall file a completed application with the […]
Section 1765.140.
1765.140. (a) Mobile units that provide services as an addition to the existing license of a parent facility shall be subject to the same requirements and regulations as the parent facility, except that, instead of complying with the physical plant requirements applicable to the parent facility, they shall comply with the mobile unit requirements contained […]
Section 1765.145.
1765.145. (a) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall, at the department’s option, be periodically inspected, in addition to any inspections required pursuant to the parent facility licensure requirements, by a duly authorized representative of the department. Reports of each inspection shall be prepared by the representative conducting it upon forms prepared and […]
Section 1765.150.
1765.150. (a) The mobile unit shall be of sufficient size and shall be arranged in a manner that is appropriate for the provision of those health care services that it is licensed to provide. (b) The mobile unit shall be equipped with appropriate utilities for the comfort and safety of patients. The Office of Statewide Health Planning […]
Section 1765.155.
1765.155. (a) The licensed parent facility or clinic shall be responsible for obtaining approvals for the site or sites of the mobile unit as required by the local planning, zoning, and fire authorities. (b) The mobile unit shall be situated for safe and comfortable patient access. The mobile unit shall comply with all local parking laws. Any […]
Section 1765.160.
1765.160. Any licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall do all of the following: (a) Have written policies established by the governing body of the licensee, to govern the services that the mobile unit provides. The policies shall include, but shall not be limited to, policies related to patient care, personnel training and […]
Section 1765.165.
1765.165. (a) For general acute care hospitals, mobile unit services shall not be utilized as a primary source for a basic hospital service, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1250, unless in response to a natural disaster or other emergency situation. (b) The mobile services provided in a mobile unit operated by a parent […]
Section 1765.170.
1765.170. The mobile unit shall comply with all of the following: (a) It shall have supplies and equipment to meet the needs of the patients served. (b) Any mobile unit X-ray equipment shall be in compliance with the requirements in the California Radiation Control Regulations, Title 17, California Code of Regulations. (c) The mobile unit […]
Section 1765.175.
1765.175. The state department shall adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, rules and regulations as it determines may be necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter and to enable the state […]