Section 72213 - Program Flexibility(a) All skilled nursing facilities shall maintain compliance with the licensing requirements. These requirements do not prohibit the use of alternate concepts, methods, procedures, techniques, equipment, personnel qualifications or the conducting of pilot projects, provided such exceptions are carried out with the provisions for safe and adequate care and with the prior written approval of the department. Such approval shall provide for the terms and conditions under which the exception is granted. A written request and substantiating evidence supporting the request shall be submitted by the applicant or licensee to the Department.(b) Any approval of the Department granted under this Section, or a true copy thereof, shall be posted immediately adjacent to the facility's license.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72213
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1268, Health and Safety Code.