Section 1336 Of Article 8.5. Long-term Care Facility Advance Notification Requirements From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 8.5.
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. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a long-term
health care facility shall give written notice to the affected
patients or to the guardians of the affected patients at least 30
days prior to any change in the status of the license or in the
operation of the facility resulting in the inability of the facility
to care for its patients.
If patients' placement problems are encountered which cannot be
satisfactorily resolved within this 30-day period, the State
Department of Health Services and the health facility shall agree on
an extension which shall not exceed an additional 60 days.
The facility shall provide an appropriate team of professional
staff to assist patients and families in obtaining alternative
placement.
This section shall not apply to actions initiated by the
department to suspend or revoke the license.