Section 1749.5 Of Article 2. Licensure From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 8.5. >> Article 2.

. The Legislature recognizes that hospices can apply for certification for their hospice programs from the federal Medicare program. If the department has determined during any combined licensing and certification survey that a hospice is in substantial compliance with a requirement, the department shall not be redundant by also reviewing the similar licensing or certification requirements.