California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities
Chapter 3 - Adult Day Programs
Article 6 - Continuing Requirements
Section 82068.5 - Procedures for Discharge

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 82068.5

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

(a) A minimum of two weeks' notice shall be given to a client and his/her family and care providers if the Adult Day Program determines that the day program can no longer meet the needs of the client, and he/she must be discharged from the day program.

(b) The immediate discharge of an individual shall be allowed when it is determined that the individual's condition has suddenly changed and participation in the day program is likely to cause danger to self or others.

(1) The licensing agency shall be notified by telephone within the agency's next working day during normal business hours and in writing within seven days when a client is discharged without the two weeks' notice.

(c) The licensee shall refer the client to other agencies for continuing care and follow-up, as needed.

1. Renumbering of former section 82568.5 to new section 82068.5, including amendment of section and NOTE, filed 12-13-2006; operative 1-12-2007 (Register 2006, No. 50).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1530 and 1530.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501 and 1531, Health and Safety Code.

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