California Health and Safety Code

§ 1276.7

HSC § 1276.7 Effective Jan 1, 2001Div. 2 · Ch. 2 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)(1) On or before May 1, 2001, the department shall determine the need, and provide subsequent recommendations, for any increase in the minimum number of nursing hours per patient day in skilled nursing facilities. The department shall analyze the relationship between staffing levels and quality of care in skilled nursing facilities. The analysis shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(A)A determination of average staffing levels in this state.

(B)A review of facility expenditures on nursing staff, including salary, wages, and benefits.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 451, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2001.