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Licensure, Licensee, and Governing Body

Sets out how the Agency holds and renews its home care organization license from the California Department of Social Services, who the licensee and governing body are, the background examination and board member statements the Department requires, what the governing body is responsible for, and how this manual is adopted and kept current.

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About this policy
Policy number
CA-HC-GOV-01
Version
1.0
Main rule
Cal. Health & Safety Code §1796.37
Library
California home care · 50 policies
Category
Governance
Sections
18

In short

  • The Agency only arranges home care while its license from the California Department of Social Services is valid.
  • The license is renewed every two years, and the fee must be postmarked on or before the expiration date.
  • Owners with 10 percent or more and the chief executive officer must pass the Department's background examination.
  • Every board member signs the Department's Board of Directors Statement before joining the board.
  • A copy of the license application package is kept at the office for inspections.

What's inside

18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (Cal. Health & Safety Code §1796.37)
  • 5. Holding and Renewing the License
  • 6. Who the Licensee and Governing Body Are
  • 7. Background Examinations and Board Member Statements
  • 8. Duties of the Governing Body
  • 9. Adopting, Issuing and Reviewing Policies
  • 10. Consequences of Non-Compliance
  • 11. Responsibilities
  • 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
  • 13. Staff Training
  • 14. References
  • 15. Related Policies and Forms
  • 16. Approval
  • 17. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • Show me your license. When does it expire, and how do you make sure the renewal fee is sent on time?
  • Who owns 10 percent or more of the organization, and who is the chief executive officer? Have they all completed the background examination?

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