Section 1336.1 Of Article 8.5. Long-term Care Facility Advance Notification Requirements From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 8.5.

. (a) After notifying its affected patients, the facility shall, in response to inquiries made by prospective patients or their representatives, include notification of the change in the status of the license or the operation of the facility.
  (b) The facility shall also give oral notification to the office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the change in the status of the license or the operation of the facility at least 30 days prior to any change in the status of the license or the operation of the facility.