California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14574.1

WIC § 14574.1 Effective Jan 1, 2005Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 8.7 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)Every adult day health care center shall be periodically inspected and evaluated for quality of care by a representative or representatives designated by the director, unless otherwise specified in the interagency agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1572 of the Health and Safety Code. Inspections shall be conducted prior to the expiration of certification, but at least every two years, and as often as necessary to ensure the quality of care being provided. As resources permit, an inspection may be conducted prior to, as well as within, the first 90 days of operation.

(b)If, as a result of the inspection, the department or the California Department of Aging, as specified in the interagency agreement, determines that the adult day health care center has serious deficiencies that pose a risk to the health and safety of the participants, the department or the California Department of Aging, as specified in the interagency agreement, may immediately take any of the following actions, including, but not limited to:

(1)Require a plan of correction, including as requested, a program plan pursuant to Section 14552.2.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 797, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2005.