California Health and Safety Code ARTICLE 8.5 - Long-Term Care Facility Advance Notification Requirements

• Section 1336.
  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a long-term health care facility shall give written notice to the affected residents or to the guardians of the affected residents...
• Section 1336.1.
  (a) After notifying its affected residents, the facility shall, in response to inquiries made by prospective residents or their representatives, include notification of the change in...
• Section 1336.2.
  (a) Before residents are transferred due to any change in the status of the license or operation of a facility, including a facility closure or voluntary...
• Section 1336.3.
  (a) In the event of an emergency, such as earthquake, fire, or flood that threatens the safety or welfare of the residents in a facility, the...
• Section 1336.4.
  Failure to comply with the requirements in Sections 1336 to 1336.3, inclusive, shall be subject to issuance of citations and imposition of civil penalties pursuant...

Last modified: October 22, 2018