California § 1276.7
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1276.7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1276.7.
(a) (1) On or before May 1, 2001, the department shall determine the need, and provide subsequent recommendations, for any increase in the minimum number of nursing hours per patient day in skilled nursing facilities. The department shall analyze the relationship between staffing levels and quality of care in skilled nursing facilities. The analysis shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (A) A determination of average staffing levels in this state. (B) A review of facility expenditures on nursing staff, including salary, wages, and benefits. (C) A review of other statesâ staffing requirements as relevant to this state. (D) A review of available research and reports on the issue of staffing levels and quality of care. (E) The number of Medi-Cal beds in a facility. (F) The corporate status of the facility. (G) Information on compliance with both state and federal standards. (H) Work force availability trends. (2) The department shall prepare a report on its analysis and recommendations and submit this report to the Legislature, including its recommendations for any staffing increases and proposed timeframes and costs for implementing any increase. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish sufficient staffing levels required to provide quality skilled nursing care. It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the minimum number of direct care nursing hours per patient day in skilled nursing facilities to 3.5 hours by 2004 or to whatever staffing levels the department determines are required to provide California nursing home residents with a safe environment and quality skilled nursing care.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1276.7
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1276.7 cover?
Section 1276.7 is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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