Section 1910 - Department Oversight(a) A CTF shall participate fully in the ongoing oversight of a certified mental health treatment program by allowing announced and unannounced site visits by Department representatives and by submitting required reports as described in Section 1912 for monitoring by the Department.(b) A CTF shall fully cooperate in the following:(1) Periodic reviews of program and fiscal operations of a CTF by a Department representative to verify that all mental health treatment services are provided in compliance with this chapter;(2) Immediate on-site investigations by a Department representative, as specified in Section 1914 of this chapter, of a CTF mental health treatment services program whenever there is a threat to the health or safety of the children placed in a CTF;(3) Monitoring activities by a Department representative for compliance with all applicable patient's rights regulations and admission and discharge due process requirements and procedures as described in Sections 1923 through 1938 of this chapter.(c) When Department activities described in subsection (b) result in the determination that a CTF is out of compliance with the regulations contained in this chapter, the Department shall provide the certificate holder with a written notice of noncompliance as defined in Section 1915. The notice of noncompliance will be left with a CTF mental health program director upon completion of a site review, or will be sent to a CTF certificate holder via facsimile transmission or mail within two (2) working days.(d) The Department shall have authority to interview children residing in the facility or staff and to inspect and audit individual child facility records or program records immediately upon requesting to do so at either a regularly scheduled site visit or at an unscheduled complaint investigation.(e) The certificate holder shall make provisions for the private interviews with any child or staff at a CTF, and for the examination of all records relating to the operation of the facility's mental health program.(f) The Department shall have the authority to observe the physical condition of any child, including conditions which could indicate abuse, neglect or inappropriate placement, and to have any child physically examined by a licensed mental health professional or physician operating within their scope of practice.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 1910
1. New article 4 (sections 1910-1917) and 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 article 4 (sections 1910-1917) and section filed 6-24-98; operative 7-1-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 26).