Section 1796.49.
1796.49. (a) A licensee shall pay the following fees: (1) A nonrefundable 24-month initial license fee, as prescribed by the department, for a licensee not currently licensed to provide home care services in the state. (2) A two-year nonrefundable renewal fee, as determined by the department, based on the number of full-time equivalents (FTEs), including paid personnel […]
Section 1796.51.
1796.51. In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the department may establish procedures for the receipt, investigation, and resolution of complaints against home care organizations. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 790, Sec. 1. (AB 1217) Effective January 1, 2014. Provisions implemented as of January 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 1796.61.)
Section 1796.52.
1796.52. (a) The department may review and, if it determines necessary, investigate complaints filed against home care organizations regarding violations of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (b) The department shall verify through random, unannounced inspections that a home care organization meets the requirements of this chapter and the rules and […]
Section 1796.53.
1796.53. A duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the department may, upon presentation of proper identification, enter a home care organization during posted business hours, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, any provision of this chapter or any provision promulgated under this chapter. (Added by […]
Section 1796.55.
1796.55. (a) A home care organization that operates in violation of any requirement or obligation imposed by this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter may be subject to the fines levied or licensure action taken by the department as specified in this chapter. (b) When the department determines that a home care […]
Section 1796.57.
1796.57. It is a misdemeanor for a person to falsely represent or present himself or herself as a home care aide applicant or registered home care aide. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 790, Sec. 1. (AB 1217) Effective January 1, 2014. Provisions implemented as of January 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 1796.61.)
Section 1796.58.
1796.58. Any person who violates this chapter, or who willfully or repeatedly violates a rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not to […]
Section 1796.19.
1796.19. (a) The department shall consider, but is not limited to, the following when determining whether to approve a registration application: (1) Evidence satisfactory to the department of the ability of the home care aide applicant to comply with this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter by the department. (2) Evidence satisfactory to the […]
Section 1796.38.
1796.38. The department may deny an application for licensure or suspend or revoke any license issued pursuant to this chapter, pursuant to Sections 1550.5 and 1551 and in the manner provided in this chapter on any of the following grounds: (a) Violation by the licensee of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under […]
Section 1796.21.
1796.21. A registered home care aide shall be 18 years of age or older. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 790, Sec. 1. (AB 1217) Effective January 1, 2014. Provisions implemented as of January 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 1796.61.)