California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 9 - Psychiatric Health Facilities
Article 3 - Services
Section 77070 - Structured Outpatient Services Program

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 77070

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) An application for a special permit for structured outpatient services shall include all of the following:

(1) The identification of a structured outpatient services coordinator.

(2) A written policy that the facility will have staffing based on census consistent with Section 77061(h), for the services to be provided under the special permit.

(b) The Department may require the applicant to provide verification and clarification of information submitted in an application.

(c) Structured outpatient services shall be an alternative to admission to inpatient services, aftercare services following discharge from inpatient care, or both.

(1) Structured outpatient services are not to exceed 10 daytime hours.

(2) The charge for patients in both a morning and an afternoon program on the same day shall not exceed 60 percent of the facility's authorized per diem charge for inpatient services.

(3) The charge for patients in either a morning or afternoon program shall not exceed 30 percent of the facility's authorized per diem charge for inpatient services.

(d) The facility shall have staffing for the services to be provided under the special permit in addition to that required by Section 77061.

(1) Staff shall meet the same professional standards as required under these regulations.

(2) The facility shall appoint a coordinator of structured outpatient services.

(e) When a facility is issued a permit, structured outpatient services are to be provided as one of the program aspects of the psychiatric health facility.

1. New section filed 5-7-99; operative 6-6-99 (Register 99, No. 19).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1254(e) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250.2(b) and 1266.1(f), Health and Safety Code.

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