Section 1255.2 Of Article 1. General From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.
1255.2
. A health facility implementing a downgrade or change shall
make reasonable efforts to ensure that the community served by its
facility is informed of the downgrade or closure. Reasonable efforts
may include, but not be limited to, advertising the change in terms
likely to be understood by a layperson, soliciting media coverage
regarding the change, informing patients of the facility of the
impending change, and notifying contracting health care service plans
as required in Section 1255.1.