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CA Health & Safety Code § 1218.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 1218.2.

1218.2.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, two or more primary care clinics that are operated by a single nonprofit corporation shall be entitled to consolidate their administrative functions within the State of California without first obtaining the approval of the department. The department shall have access to offsite records. Upon request for access by the department, offsite records shall either be transferred to a clinic or administrative site or be available at the offsite facility within 48 hours. The administrative functions are limited to the following:(a)  Offsite storage and maintenance of patient medical records that have been inactive for at least three years. (b)  Offsite storage and maintenance of personnel records, except that copies of specific records documenting the employees’ date of hire, general qualifications, proof of current licensure if applicable, training, and annual health checks shall be kept at the site at which the employee provides all or a majority of his or her services. (c)  Billing and related financial functions. (d)  Purchasing functions. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 602, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1218.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 1218.3.

1218.3.  (a) In order to reduce paperwork, eliminate errors, and streamline communications between the department and licensed primary care clinics, a clinic corporation that operates one or more affiliate clinics shall, on behalf of all licensed clinics it operates, act as the administrative headquarters for purposes of receiving from and submitting to the department communications regarding primary care clinic license applications or license renewals, primary care clinic operations, requests for prior approval, additions of services, primary care clinic relocations, required reports of changes in primary care clinic administration and board of directors, notices of deficiencies, and all communications from the department to primary care clinics licensed by the department including communications by mail, e-mail, facsimile, or any other electronic or telephonic means.(b) The department shall maintain a complete corporate file containing information about each clinic corporation operating one or more affiliate clinics, including all of the following:(1) A copy of the clinic corporation’s articles of incorporation and bylaws.(2) Unless exempt under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1204, a copy of the determination letter to show the clinic corporation’s exempt status under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.(3) A copy of the clinic corporation’s organizational chart.(4) Information identifying the clinic corporation’s governing body, including the clinic corporation’s board of directors and corporate officers and required documents.(5) Information identifying the clinic corporation’s administrators, including the chief executive officer or executive director and medical director.(c) A clinic corporation shall not be required to resubmit information, materials, or documents identified in subdivision (b) as part of an affiliate clinic application, unless the information, materials, or documents are necessary to complete the corporate file.(d) A clinic corporation shall submit to the department, on behalf of all licensed primary care clinics operated by the clinic corporation, a single report of change that is applicable to all primary care clinics operated by the clinic corporation, including a change in a principal officer or general manager of the governing body, the medical director, and the clinic administrator, as required by law.(e) A clinic corporation may submit to the department, on behalf of all licensed primary care clinics operated by the clinic corporation that are within the same license renewal month, a single payment for all primary care clinic licensure renewal fees.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 502, Sec. 5. (SB 442) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1218.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 1218.4.

1218.4.  (a) A licensed primary care community or free clinic shall report to the department, when renewing its license, whether it is currently operating an intermittent clinic, the location of any intermittent clinic, and the estimated hours of operation of any intermittent clinic.(b) For the purposes of this section “intermittent clinic” means a clinic described in subdivision (h) of Section 1206.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 412, Sec. 2. (AB 1130) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1219 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 1219.

1219.  (a) Except for affiliate clinics, as defined in Section 1218.1, if a clinic or an applicant for a license has not been previously licensed, the department may only issue a provisional license to the clinic as provided in this section.(b) A provisional license to operate a clinic shall terminate six months from the date of issuance.(c) Within 30 days prior to the termination of a provisional license, the department shall give the clinic a full and complete inspection, and, if the clinic meets all applicable requirements for licensure, a regular license shall be issued. If the clinic does not meet the requirements for licensure but has made substantial progress towards meeting such requirements, as determined by the department, the initial provisional license shall be renewed for six months.(d) If the department determines that there has not been substantial progress towards meeting licensure requirements at the time of the first full inspection provided by this section, or, if the department determines upon its inspection made within 30 days of the termination of a renewed provisional license that there is a lack of full compliance with such requirements, no further license shall be issued.(e) If an applicant for a provisional license to operate a clinic has been denied by the department, the applicant may contest the denial by filing a statement of issues, as provided in Section 11504 of the Government Code. The proceedings to review the denial shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 90, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1219.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 1219.1.

1219.1.  (a)  The state department may issue a provisional license to a clinic if: (1)  The clinic and the applicant for licensure substantially meet the standards specified by this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. (2)  No violation of this chapter or regulations adopted under this chapter exists in the clinic which jeopardizes the health or safety of patients. (3)  The applicant has adopted a plan for correction of any existing violations which is satisfactory to the state department. (b)  A provisional license issued under this section shall expire not later than six months after the date of issuance, or at such earlier time as determined by the state department at the time of issuance, and may not be renewed. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1456, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 1220.

1220.  Immediately upon the denial of any application for a license or special permit or a renewal thereof, the state department shall notify the applicant in writing. Within 15 days after the state department mails the notice, the applicant may present his written petition for a hearing to the state department. Upon receipt by the state department of the petition in proper form, such petition shall be set for hearing. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the state department has all powers granted therein.The director may issue a temporary license to operate a community clinic or free clinic when the director determines that the facility is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, except that the facility has applied for but not yet been granted an exemption from federal taxation as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1204. In such cases, the prospective licensee shall submit to the director a copy of its application for exemption from federal taxation which it has sent to the federal Internal Revenue Service. The director shall request the Franchise Tax Board to review the application and to render an opinion regarding whether it is likely that the exemption will be granted. If the Franchise Tax Board so determines, the director may proceed to issue a temporary license. Such temporary license shall expire 12 months from the date of its issuance or upon the facility being granted such exemption from federal taxation. The director shall issue no more than three successive temporary licenses to one facility. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1147.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.

1221.  For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:(a)  “Centralized applications unit” means the centralized applications unit in the Licensing and Certification Division of the State Department of Health Services, or a successor entity. (b)  “Clinic” means nonprofit primary care clinics, nonprofit community health centers, nonprofit community clinics, and free clinics. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221.05 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.05.

1221.05.  Commencing July 1, 2002, all new applications for licenses for clinics shall be reviewed by the centralized applications unit.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221.09 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.09.

1221.09.  Commencing January 1, 2002, the centralized applications unit shall work with organizations that are among and advocate on behalf of, clinics to streamline application forms and clarify information needed to qualify as completed.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.11.

1221.11.  Commencing January 1, 2002, a telephone number shall be provided for applicants to verify receipt of their application by the Licensing and Certification Division.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.13.

1221.13.  All new applications submitted to the centralized applications unit shall be reviewed within two weeks for completeness. The centralized applications unit shall resolve minor issues directly with the applicant.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.15.

1221.15.  (a)  Commencing January 1, 2002, the Licensing and Certification Division shall designate at least one surveyor in each of the four regions to specialize in clinic surveys and complaint investigations. The program shall cross-train additional staff in this specialty. (b)  Commencing January 1, 2002, all completed packages forwarded by the centralized applications unit to the regional clinic specialists shall be scheduled for survey within 30 days of receipt. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221.17 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.17.

1221.17.  The Licensing and Certification Program training unit shall work with organizations that are among and advocate on behalf of clinics and other stakeholders to develop a training curriculum on clinic specialization, including the special needs of rural clinics.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1221.19 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.5 - Licensing of Clinics|Section 1221.19.

1221.19.  The centralized applications unit and regional offices shall be routinely reviewed by the department beginning January 31, 2003, to determine if applications for clinic licenses are processed in a timely and effective manner.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 525, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1222 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 2.6 - Provider Enrollment for Clinics|Section 1222.

1222.  The department shall, on or before July 1, 2005, implement a process that allows an applicant for licensure as a primary care clinic, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1204, at the applicant’s option, to submit an application for review of the clinic’s qualifications for participation in any of the following programs simultaneous with any review for enrollment and certification as a provider in the Medi-Cal program, and if approved for participation in a program, to be enrolled or certified, or both, as a provider in the program, subsequent to certification and enrollment as a provider in the Medi-Cal program:(a) Medi-Cal Presumptive Eligibility under Section 14148.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(b) Child Health and Disability Prevention Program provided for pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 124025) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 106.(c) Perinatal Services Program provided for pursuant to Article 4.7 (commencing with Section 14148) of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(d) Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) Waiver Program provided for pursuant to subdivision (aa) of Section 14132 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 449, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1225 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1225.

1225.  (a) The department shall adopt, and may from time to time amend or repeal, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter and to enable the department to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred upon it by this chapter, not inconsistent with any of the provisions of any statute of this state. The rules and regulations for primary care clinics shall be separate and distinct from the rules and regulations for specialty clinics.(b) All regulations relating to licensed clinics in effect on December 31, 1977, which were adopted by the department, shall remain in full force and effect until altered, amended, or repealed by the director.(c) A chronic dialysis clinic, a surgical clinic, or a rehabilitation clinic licensed or seeking licensure shall comply with the following federal certification standards in effect immediately preceding January 1, 2018:(1) A chronic dialysis clinic shall comply with federal certification standards for an end-stage renal disease clinic, as specified in Sections 494.1 to 494.180, inclusive, of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(2) A surgical clinic, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1204, shall comply with federal certification standards for an ambulatory surgical clinic, as specified in Sections 416.1 to 416.54, inclusive, of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(3) A rehabilitation clinic shall comply with federal certification standards for a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, as specified in Sections 485.50 to 485.74, inclusive, of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 34, Sec. 4. (AB 1810) Effective June 27, 2018.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1226.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1226.1.

1226.1.  (a) A primary care clinic shall comply with the following requirements regarding health examinations and other public health protections for individuals working in a primary care clinic:(1) An employee working in a primary care clinic who has direct contact with patients shall have a health examination within six months prior to employment or within 15 days after employment. Each examination shall include a medical history and physical evaluation. A written examination report, signed by the person performing the examination, shall verify that the employee is able to perform his or her assigned duties.(2) At the time of employment, testing for tuberculosis shall consist of a purified protein derivative intermediate strength intradermal skin test or any other test for tuberculosis infection recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and licensed by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If a positive reaction is obtained from the skin test, or any other test for tuberculosis infection recommended by the CDC and licensed by the FDA, the employee shall be referred to a physician to determine if a chest X-ray is necessary. Annual examinations shall be performed only when medically indicated.(3) The clinic shall maintain a health record for each employee that includes reports of all employment-related health examinations. These records shall be kept for a minimum of three years following termination of employment.(4) An employee known to have or exhibiting signs or symptoms of a communicable disease shall not be permitted to work until he or she submits a physician’s certification that the employee is sufficiently free of the communicable disease to return to his or her assigned duties.(b) Any regulation adopted before January 1, 2004, that imposes a standard on a primary care clinic that is more stringent than described in this section is void.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 24, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1226.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1226.2.

1226.2.  The Community Clinics Advisory Committee provided for in subdivision (b) of Section 1226 shall meet on an ad hoc basis and shall be comprised of at least 15 individuals who are employed by, or under contract to provide service to, a community clinic on a full-time basis, either directly or as a representative of a clinic association. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the three statewide primary care clinic associations in California that represent the greatest number of community or free clinic sites.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 602, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1226.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1226.3.

1226.3.  A primary care clinic may establish compliance with the minimum construction standards of adequacy and safety for the physical plant described in subdivision (b) of Section 1226 by submitting a written certification, as described in Section 5536.26 of the Business and Professions Code, from a licensed architect or a written statement from a local building department that the applicable construction, remodeling, alteration, or other applicable modification of the physical plant is in compliance with these standards. No particular form of certification or statement shall be required by the department. Any form of statement utilized by a city or county building department, or certification by a licensed architect, indicating that the premises conform to the requirements of the California Building Standards Code, shall be accepted by the department as sufficient proof of compliance. Enforcement of compliance with applicable provisions of the California Building Standards Code, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1226, shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the local building department.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 602, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1226.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1226.5.

1226.5.  (a)  It is the intent of the Legislature to establish seismic safety standards for facilities licensed as surgical clinics pursuant to this chapter, and for facilities certified for participation in the federal Medicare program as ambulatory surgical centers, which accommodate surgical patients under general anesthesia, but are not required to remain open and usable after an earthquake to accommodate emergency patients. (b)  A facility described in subdivision (a) which, after January 1, 1991, anchors fixed medical equipment to the floor or roof of the facility with a gross operating weight of more than 400 pounds or anchors fixed medical equipment to the walls or ceiling with a gross operating weight of more than 20 pounds shall retain the services of an architect licensed in California, a structural engineer licensed in California, or a civil engineer registered in California to assure that the equipment is anchored in such a manner to meet the requirements of an occupancy importance factor of 1.00, as set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. (c)  A facility described in subdivision (a) which retains the services of an architect or engineer for the anchorage of fixed medical equipment shall keep available for inspection by the department for a period of five years following the installation, a current written certification from the architect or engineer that the equipment is mounted in accordance with the applicable requirements. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1579, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1227 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 1 - Clinics|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1227.

1227.  Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the state department may upon presentation of proper identification, enter and inspect any building or premises at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, any provision of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1147.)