Section 1599.2 Of Chapter 3.9. Skilled Nursing And Intermediate Care Facility Patient’s Bill Of Rights From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.9.
1599.2
. Written information informing patients of their rights
shall include a preamble or preliminary statement in substantial form
as follows:
(a) Further facility requirements are set forth in the Health and
Safety Code, and in Title 22 of the California Administrative Code.
(b) Willful or repeated violations of either code may subject a
facility and its personnel to civil or criminal proceedings.
(c) Patients have the right to voice grievances to facility
personnel free from reprisal and can submit complaints to the State
Department of Health Services or its representative.