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CA Bus & Prof Code § 804.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 804.5.

804.5.  The Legislature recognizes that various types of entities are creating, implementing, and maintaining patient safety and risk management programs that encourage early intervention in order to address known complications and other unanticipated events requiring medical care. The Legislature recognizes that some entities even provide financial assistance to individual patients to help them address these unforeseen health care concerns. It is the intent of the Legislature, however, that such financial assistance not limit a patient’s interaction with, or his or her rights before, the Medical Board of California.Any entity that provides early intervention, patient safety, or risk management programs to patients, or contracts for those programs for patients, shall not include, as part of any of those programs or contracts, any of the following:(a) A provision that prohibits a patient or patients from contacting or cooperating with the board.(b) A provision that prohibits a patient or patients from filing a complaint with the board.(c) A provision that requires a patient or patients to withdraw a complaint that has been filed with the board.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 505, Sec. 2. (AB 1070) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 805.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 805.1.

805.1.  (a) The Medical Board of California, the California Board of Podiatric Medicine, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and the Dental Board of California shall be entitled to inspect and copy the following documents in the record of any disciplinary proceeding resulting in action that is required to be reported pursuant to Section 805:(1) Any statement of charges.(2) Any document, medical chart, or exhibits in evidence.(3) Any opinion, findings, or conclusions.(4) Any certified copy of medical records, as permitted by other applicable law.(b) The information so disclosed shall be kept confidential and not subject to discovery, in accordance with Section 800, except that it may be reviewed, as provided in subdivision (c) of Section 800, and may be disclosed in any subsequent disciplinary hearing conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 775, Sec. 13. (SB 798) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 805.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 805.6.

805.6.  (a) The Medical Board of California, the California Board of Podiatric Medicine, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and the Dental Board of California shall establish a system of electronic notification that is either initiated by the board or can be accessed by qualified subscribers, and that is designed to achieve early notification to qualified recipients of the existence of new reports that are filed pursuant to Section 805.(b) The State Department of Health Care Services shall notify the appropriate licensing agency of any reporting violations pursuant to Section 805.(c) The Department of Managed Health Care shall notify the appropriate licensing agency of any reporting violations pursuant to Section 805.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 775, Sec. 15. (SB 798) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 805.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 805.7.

805.7.  (a) The Medical Board of California shall work with interested parties in the pursuit and establishment of a pilot program, similar to those proposed by the Citizens Advocacy Center, of early detection of potential quality problems and resolutions through informal educational interventions.(b) The Medical Board of California shall report to the Legislature its evaluation and findings and shall include recommendations regarding the statewide implementation of this pilot program before April 1, 2004.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1012, Sec. 4. Effective September 27, 2002.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 806 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 806.

806.  Each agency in the department receiving reports pursuant to the preceding sections shall prepare a statistical report based upon these records for presentation to the Legislature not later than 30 days after the commencement of each regular session of the Legislature, including by the type of peer review body, and, where applicable, type of health care facility, the number of reports received and a summary of administrative and disciplinary action taken with respect to these reports and any recommendations for corrective legislation if the agency considers legislation to be necessary.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 614, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 807 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 807.

807.  Each agency in the department shall notify every person licensed, certified or holding similar authority issued by it, and the department shall notify every insurance company doing business in this state and every institution mentioned in Section 805 of the provisions of this article.(Added by Stats. 1975, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 808 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 808.

808.  For purposes of this article, reports affecting respiratory care practitioners required to be filed under Sections 801, 802, and 803 shall be filed with the Respiratory Care Board of California.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1274, Sec. 1.7. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 808.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 808.5.

808.5.  For purposes of this article, reports affecting psychologists required to be filed under Sections 801, 801.1, 802, 803, 803.5, and 803.6 shall be filed with the Board of Psychology of the Department of Consumer Affairs.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 655, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.05 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.05.

809.05.  It is the policy of this state that peer review be performed by licentiates. This policy is subject to the following limitations:(a) The governing bodies of acute care hospitals have a legitimate function in the peer review process. In all peer review matters, the governing body shall give great weight to the actions of peer review bodies and, in no event, shall act in an arbitrary or capricious manner.(b) In those instances in which the peer review body’s failure to investigate, or initiate disciplinary action, is contrary to the weight of the evidence, the governing body shall have the authority to direct the peer review body to initiate an investigation or a disciplinary action, but only after consultation with the peer review body. No such action shall be taken in an unreasonable manner.(c) In the event the peer review body fails to take action in response to a direction from the governing body, the governing body shall have the authority to take action against a licentiate. Such action shall only be taken after written notice to the peer review body and shall fully comply with the procedures and rules applicable to peer review proceedings established by Sections 809.1 to 809.6, inclusive.(d) A governing body and the medical staff shall act exclusively in the interest of maintaining and enhancing quality patient care.(e) It is not the intent or purpose of this section to prohibit or discourage public members on state licensing boards and medical quality review committees from participating in disciplinary actions as authorized by law.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 354, Sec. 2. Note: Stats. 1989, Ch. 336, Sec. 1.5, would have added a similar section on Jan. 1, 1990, but that action was effectively nullified by Stats. 1989, Ch. 354, Sec. 3.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.1.

809.1.  (a) A licentiate who is the subject of a final proposed action of a peer review body for which a report is required to be filed under Section 805 shall be entitled to written notice as set forth in subdivisions (b) and (c). For the purposes of this section, the “final proposed action” shall be the final decision or recommendation of the peer review body after informal investigatory activity or prehearing meetings, if any.(b) The peer review body shall give the licentiate written notice of the final proposed action. This notice shall include all the following information:(1) That an action against the licentiate has been proposed by the peer review body which, if adopted, shall be taken and reported pursuant to Section 805.(2) The final proposed action.(3) That the licentiate has the right to request a hearing on the final proposed action.(4) The time limit, within which to request such a hearing.(c) If a hearing is requested on a timely basis, the peer review body shall give the licentiate a written notice stating all of the following:(1) The reasons for the final proposed action taken or recommended, including the acts or omissions with which the licentiate is charged.(2) The place, time, and date of the hearing.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 336, Sec. 2. Effective September 11, 1989. Operative January 1, 1990, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 336.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.3.

809.3.  (a) During a hearing concerning a final proposed action for which reporting is required to be filed under Section 805, both parties shall have all of the following rights:(1) To be provided with all of the information made available to the trier of fact.(2) To have a record made of the proceedings, copies of which may be obtained by the licentiate upon payment of any reasonable charges associated with the preparation thereof.(3) To call, examine, and cross-examine witnesses.(4) To present and rebut evidence determined by the arbitrator or presiding officer to be relevant.(5) To submit a written statement at the close of the hearing.(b) The burden of presenting evidence and proof during the hearing shall be as follows:(1) The peer review body shall have the initial duty to present evidence which supports the charge or recommended action.(2) Initial applicants shall bear the burden of persuading the trier of fact by a preponderance of the evidence of their qualifications by producing information which allows for adequate evaluation and resolution of reasonable doubts concerning their current qualifications for staff privileges, membership, or employment. Initial applicants shall not be permitted to introduce information not produced upon request of the peer review body during the application process, unless the initial applicant establishes that the information could not have been produced previously in the exercise of reasonable diligence.(3) Except as provided above for initial applicants, the peer review body shall bear the burden of persuading the trier of fact by a preponderance of the evidence that the action or recommendation is reasonable and warranted.(c) The peer review body shall adopt written provisions governing whether a licentiate shall have the option of being represented by an attorney at the licentiate’s expense. No peer review body shall be represented by an attorney if the licentiate is not so represented, except dental professional society peer review bodies may be represented by an attorney provided that the peer review body grants each licentiate the option of being represented by an attorney at the licentiate’s expense, even if the licentiate declines to be represented by an attorney.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.4.

809.4.  (a) Upon the completion of a hearing concerning a final proposed action for which a report is required to be filed under Section 805, the licentiate and the peer review body involved have the right to receive all of the following:(1) A written decision of the trier of fact, including findings of fact and a conclusion articulating the connection between the evidence produced at the hearing and the decision reached.(2) A written explanation of the procedure for appealing the decision, if any appellate mechanism exists.(b) If an appellate mechanism is provided, it need not provide for de novo review, but it shall include the following mimimum rights for both parties:(1) The right to appear and respond.(2) The right to be represented by an attorney or any other representative designated by the party.(3) The right to receive the written decision of the appellate body.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 336, Sec. 5. Effective September 11, 1989. Operative January 1, 1990, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 336.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.5.

809.5.  (a) Notwithstanding Sections 809 to 809.4, inclusive, a peer review body may immediately suspend or restrict clinical privileges of a licentiate where the failure to take that action may result in an imminent danger to the health of any individual, provided that the licentiate is subsequently provided with the notice and hearing rights set forth in Sections 809.1 to 809.4, inclusive, or, with respect to organizations specified in Section 809.7, with the rights specified in that section.(b) When no person authorized by the peer review body is available to summarily suspend or restrict clinical privileges under circumstances specified in subdivision (a), the governing body of an acute care hospital, or its designee, may immediately suspend a licentiate’s clinical privileges if a failure to summarily suspend those privileges is likely to result in an imminent danger to the health of any individual, provided the governing body of the acute care hospital has, before the suspension, made reasonable attempts to contact the peer review body. A suspension by the governing body of an acute care hospital which has not been ratified by the peer review body within two working days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the suspension shall terminate automatically.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 332, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.6.

809.6.  (a) The parties are bound by any additional notice and hearing provisions contained in any applicable professional society or medical staff bylaws which are not inconsistent with Sections 809.1 to 809.4, inclusive.(b) The parties are bound by any additional notice and hearing provisions contained in any applicable agreement or contract between the licentiate and peer review body or health care entity which are not inconsistent with Sections 809.1 to 809.4, inclusive.(c) The provisions of Sections 809.1 to 809.4, inclusive, may not be waived in any instrument specified in subdivision (a) or (b) for a final proposed action for which a report is required to be filed under Section 805.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 336, Sec. 7. Effective September 11, 1989. Operative January 1, 1990, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 336.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.7.

809.7.  Sections 809.1 to 809.4, inclusive, shall not apply to peer review proceedings conducted in state or county hospitals, in hospitals owned by, operated by, or licensed to the Regents of the University of California or any of its subsidiary corporations which serve as a primary teaching facility, or in health facilities which serve as the primary teaching facility for medical schools approved pursuant to Section 2084. In addition, Sections 809.1 to 809.4, inclusive, shall not apply to licentiates engaged in postgraduate medical education under the auspices of a medical school approved pursuant to Section 2084. This section shall not affect the obligation to afford due process of law to licentiates involved in peer review proceedings in these hospitals.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 336, Sec. 8. Effective September 11, 1989. Operative January 1, 1990, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 336.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.8.

809.8.  Nothing in Sections 809 to 809.7, inclusive, shall affect the availability of judicial review under Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure nor the provisions relating to discovery and testimony in Section 1157 of the Evidence Code or Sections 1370 and 1370.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 336, Sec. 9. Effective September 11, 1989. Operative January 1, 1990, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 336.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 809.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 11 - Professional Reporting|Section 809.9.

809.9.  In any suit brought to challenge an action taken or a restriction imposed which is required to be reported pursuant to Section 805, the court shall, at the conclusion of the action, award to a substantially prevailing party the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, if the other party’s conduct in bringing, defending, or litigating the suit was frivolous, unreasonable, without foundation, or in bad faith. For the purposes of this section, a defendant shall not be considered to have substantially prevailed when the plaintiff obtains an award for damages or permanent injunctive or declaratory relief. For the purpose of this section, a plaintiff shall not be considered to have substantially prevailed when the plaintiff does not obtain an award of damages or permanent injunctive or declaratory relief.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 336, Sec. 9.5. Effective September 11, 1989. Operative January 1, 1990, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 336.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 820 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 12.5 - Mental Illness or Physical Illness|Section 820.

820.  Whenever it appears that any person holding a license, certificate or permit under this division or under any initiative act referred to in this division may be unable to practice his or her profession safely because the licentiate’s ability to practice is impaired due to mental illness, or physical illness affecting competency, the licensing agency may order the licentiate to be examined by one or more physicians and surgeons or psychologists designated by the agency. The report of the examiners shall be made available to the licentiate and may be received as direct evidence in proceedings conducted pursuant to Section 822.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1104, Sec. 1.7.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 821 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 12.5 - Mental Illness or Physical Illness|Section 821.

821.  The licentiate’s failure to comply with an order issued under Section 820 shall constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of the licentiate’s certificate or license.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1183, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 822 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 12.5 - Mental Illness or Physical Illness|Section 822.

822.  If a licensing agency determines that its licentiate’s ability to practice his or her profession safely is impaired because the licentiate is mentally ill, or physically ill affecting competency, the licensing agency may take action by any one of the following methods:(a) Revoking the licentiate’s certificate or license.(b) Suspending the licentiate’s right to practice.(c) Placing the licentiate on probation.(d) Taking such other action in relation to the licentiate as the licensing agency in its discretion deems proper.The licensing agency shall not reinstate a revoked or suspended certificate or license until it has received competent evidence of the absence or control of the condition which caused its action and until it is satisfied that with due regard for the public health and safety the person’s right to practice his or her profession may be safely reinstated.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1183, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 823 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 12.5 - Mental Illness or Physical Illness|Section 823.

823.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, reinstatement of a licentiate against whom action has been taken pursuant to Section 822 shall be governed by the procedures in this article. In reinstating a certificate or license which has been revoked or suspended under Section 822, the licensing agency may impose terms and conditions to be complied with by the licentiate after the certificate or license has been reinstated. The authority of the licensing agency to impose terms and conditions includes, but is not limited to, the following:(a) Requiring the licentiate to obtain additional professional training and to pass an examination upon the completion of the training.(b) Requiring the licentiate to pass an oral, written, practical, or clinical examination, or any combination thereof to determine his or her present fitness to engage in the practice of his or her profession.(c) Requiring the licentiate to submit to a complete diagnostic examination by one or more physicians and surgeons or psychologists appointed by the licensing agency. If the licensing agency requires the licentiate to submit to such an examination, the licensing agency shall receive and consider any other report of a complete diagnostic examination given by one or more physicians and surgeons or psychologists of the licentiate’s choice.(d) Requiring the licentiate to undergo continuing treatment.(e) Restricting or limiting the extent, scope or type of practice of the licentiate.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1183, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 824 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|ARTICLE 12.5 - Mental Illness or Physical Illness|Section 824.

824.  The licensing agency may proceed against a licentiate under either Section 820, or 822, or under both sections.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1183, Sec. 1.)