SB 582
Health and care facilities: licensing during emergencies or disasters.
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Bill overview
This bill updates California’s licensing requirements for various health and care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), and community care facilities, to better prepare them for emergencies and disasters. It requires facilities to review and update their disaster plans annually, incorporating input from local planning offices and emergency response teams. The bill also establishes procedures for temporarily inactivating licenses during emergencies, waiving fees, and streamlining inspection processes, aiming to facilitate quicker recovery after disasters.
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