Section 123520 Of Article 3. Community-based Perinatal System From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 106. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.
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. (a) In developing a comprehensive system, health care
providers funded under this article may perform the following
activities to ensure that a full range of program components of a
comprehensive, community-based health care system are available,
accessible, and utilized by pregnant women and infants:
(1) Coordinate specific linkages with one another.
(2) Subcontract the services specified in this article.
(3) Provide additional services not specifically listed in this
article. These additional services shall include, but shall not be
limited to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food supplement
program, services offered by local health departments, and public and
private social welfare agencies. Nothing contained in this article
shall be construed to prohibit a subcontractor from being reimbursed
pursuant to a fee for service, capitation, or other payment
mechanism.
(b) All services and educational materials shall be provided in
the primary languages of the clients served, provided that there are
at least 5 percent or 100 persons, whichever is less, of the total
beneficiary population served annually by each facility, who share
language other than English and who are limited-English speaking.
"Limited-English speaking" means a person who uses a language other
than English in order to communicate effectively.
(c) Health care providers applying for a contract, grant, or
agreement under this article shall indicate the manner in which their
service elements will be coordinated with existing community
resources and services and with hospitals of all levels in the area
to ensure each client receives the appropriate level or care at the
appropriate time. The department may require written agreements
between contractors and hospital or hospitals in the area regarding
delivery services, and protocols for referral and transfer when
special treatment services are required. The department may, when
requested by the grantee or contractor, assist in achieving
coordination and written agreements pertaining to the delivery of
these services.