California Health and Safety Code

§ 1569.618

HSC § 1569.618 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 2 · Ch. 3.2 · Art. 6

Statute text

(a)The administrator designated by the licensee pursuant to paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 1569.15 shall be present at the facility during normal working hours. A facility manager designated by the licensee with notice to the department, shall be responsible for the operation of the facility when the administrator is temporarily absent from the facility.

(b)At least one administrator, facility manager, or designated substitute who is at least 21 years of age and has qualifications adequate to be responsible and accountable for the management and administration of the facility pursuant to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations shall be on the premises 24 hours per day. The designated substitute may be a direct care staff member who shall not be required to meet the educational, certification, or training requirements of an administrator. The designated substitute shall meet qualifications that include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(1)Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to each resident of the facility.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 628, Sec. 7. (AB 601) Effective January 1, 2016.