Section 1417.1 Of Chapter 2.4. Quality Of Long-term Health Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.4.
1417.1
. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this
chapter to establish (1) a citation system for the imposition of
prompt and effective civil sanctions against long-term health care
facilities in violation of the laws and regulations of this state,
and the federal laws and regulations as applicable to nursing
facilities as defined in subdivision (k) of Section 1250, relating to
patient care; (2) an inspection and reporting system to ensure that
long-term health care facilities are in compliance with state
statutes and regulations pertaining to patient care; and (3) a
provisional licensing mechanism to ensure that full-term licenses are
issued only to those long-term health care facilities that meet
state standards relating to patient care.