California Health and Safety Code

§ 1568.07

HSC § 1568.07 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 2 · Ch. 3.01 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)(1) Within 90 days after a facility accepts its first resident for placement following its initial licensure, the department shall conduct an unannounced inspection of the facility to evaluate compliance with rules and regulations and to assess the facility’s continuing ability to meet regulatory requirements. The licensee shall notify the department, within five business days after accepting its first resident for placement, that the facility has commenced operating.

(2)The department may take appropriate remedial action as provided for in this chapter.

(b)(1) Every licensed residential care facility shall be periodically inspected and evaluated for quality of care by a representative or representatives designated by the director. Unannounced inspections shall be conducted at least annually and as often as necessary to ensure the quality of care being provided.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 278. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.