Section 1569.65 Of Article 6. Other Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.2. >> Article 6.
1569.65
. (a) On or before January 1, 1987, the department shall
publish a comprehensive consumer guideline brochure to assist persons
in the evaluation and selection of a licensed residential care
facility for the elderly. The department shall develop the brochure
for publication with the advice and assistance of the Advisory
Committee on Community Care Facilities and the State Department of
Aging.
(b) The consumer guideline brochure shall include, but not be
limited to, guidelines highlighting resident health and safety issues
to be considered in the selection of a residential care facility for
the elderly, locations of the licensing offices of the State
Department of Social Services where facility records may be reviewed,
types of local organizations which may have additional information
on specific facilities, and a list of recommended inquiries to be
made in the selection of a residential care facility for the elderly.
(c) Upon publication, the consumer guideline brochures shall be
distributed to statewide resident advocacy groups, statewide consumer
advocacy groups, state and local ombudsmen, and all licensed
residential care facilities for the elderly. The brochure shall be
made available on request to all other interested persons.