California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §1267.12: No person shall be admitted, or accepted for care, or discharged, by a congregate living health facility except upon the order of a physician and surgeon.
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No person shall be admitted, or accepted for care, or discharged, by a congregate living health facility except upon the order of a physician and surgeon. Admission criteria shall be subject to review and approval by the state department. All persons admitted or accepted for care by the congregate living health facility shall remain under the care of a physician and surgeon who shall see the resident at least every 30 calendar days or more frequently if required by the resident’s medical condition.
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