Section 1337.8 Of Article 9. Training Programs In Skilled Nursing And Intermediate Care Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 9.
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. (a) The state department shall investigate complaints
concerning misconduct by certified nurse assistants and may take
disciplinary action pursuant to Section 1337.9.
(b) The state department shall maintain a registry that includes
the certification status of all certified nurse assistants, including
the status of any proposed or completed disciplinary actions.
(c) Long-term health care facilities, as defined in Section 1418,
that hire certified nursing assistants shall consult the state
department's registry prior to hiring these individuals or placing
them in direct contact with patients.