State Department of Health Care Services: substance abuse treatment: disclosures.
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Overview
This bill updates how the State Department of Health Care Services discloses information about licensed substance abuse treatment facilities and certified alcohol or other drug programs. Specifically, it requires the department to clearly indicate on its website that notices issued to recovery residences for certain violations (Section 11834.30) are not included in the list of probationary statuses, suspensions, revocations, or notices of operation in violation of law. The bill also mandates the department post an identification and summary of each violation issued, including details like the violator's name, the relevant statute, and the department's decision.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Health Care Services to indicate on its website that notices to recovery residences for specific violations are excluded from the list of disciplinary actions.
- Mandates the posting of an identification and summary of each violation issued to facilities and programs on the department’s website.
- Specifies the information to be included in the violation summary, such as the violator's name, relevant statute, and department’s decision.
- Requires the department to prominently display the violation information on its website.
- Addresses privacy concerns by prohibiting the posting of information that violates state or federal privacy laws.
Who is affected
- State Department of Health Care Services
- Licensed alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities
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