Section 1535 Of Article 3. Regulations From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
1535
. (a) On or before January 1, 1986, the state department shall
publish a comprehensive consumer guideline brochure to assist persons
in the evaluation and selection of a licensed community care
facility. The department shall develop the brochure for publication
with the advice and assistance of the Advisory Committee on Community
Care Facilities, the State Department of Aging, and the State
Department of Health Care Services.
(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 community care facility,
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 community care facility.
(c) Upon publication, the consumer guideline brochures shall be
distributed to statewide community care facility resident advocacy
groups, statewide consumer advocacy groups, state and local
ombudsmen, and all licensed community care facilities. The brochure
shall be made available on request to all other interested persons.