Section 1728.3 Of Chapter 8. Home Health Agencies From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 8.
1728.3
. Notwithstanding Sections 1728.1 and 1732, the state
department may issue a provisional license to a home health agency
if:
(a) The agency and the applicant for licensure substantially meet
the standards specified by this chapter and regulations adopted
pursuant to this chapter.
(b) No violation of this chapter or regulations adopted under this
chapter exists in the agency which jeopardizes the health or safety
of patients.
(c) The applicant has adopted a plan for correction of any
existing violations which is satisfactory to the state department.
A provisional license issued under this section shall expire not
later than six months after the date of issuance, or at an earlier
time as determined by the state department at the time of issuance,
and may not be renewed.
The department shall not apply less stringent criteria when
granting a provisional license pursuant to this section than it
applies when granting a permanent license.