Section 1909 - Revocation or Suspension of Mental Health Program Certification(a) The Department may immediately suspend or revoke mental health program certification of a facility after a notice of noncompliance is given to the provider pursuant to Section 1915 on any of the following grounds: (1) Violation of any provision of this chapter which places the health or safety of a child in jeopardy;(2) Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violation of any provision of this chapter;(3) Conduct by the certificate holder or any employee, or contractor to the certificate holder which represents an immediate or substantial threat to the physical health, mental health, or safety of any child in the facility.(b) Upon completion of a site review and determination that grounds for revocation or suspension pursuant to subsection (a) have been met, the Department shall notify the certificate holder and the California Department of Social Services via facsimile transmission or mail within two (2) working days and proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5, commencing with Section 11500, Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(c) A hearing concerning revocation or suspension of either mental health program certification, or California Department of Social Services licensure, or both shall be conducted by the California Department of Social Services and shall be held jointly with the Department.(d) The Department shall provide consultation and documentation to the California Department of Social Services for any administrative proceeding regarding revocation or suspension of a CTF license.(e) When notified of revocation of CTF licensure by the California Department of Social Services, the Department shall revoke the corresponding CTF mental health program certification.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 1909
1. New section filed 6-24-98; operative 7-1-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 26). Note: Authority cited: Section 4094, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4094 et seq., Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 1502, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-24-98; operative 7-1-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 26).