Health facilities: congregate living health facilities: children.

Existing law establishes the State Department of Public Health and sets forth its powers and duties, including, but not limited to, the licensing and regulation of health facilities, including, but not limited to, congregated living health facilities. Existing law defines a congregate living health facility to be a residential home with a capacity, except as provided, of no more than 12 beds that provides inpatient care, including, but not limited to, medical supervision, 24-hour skilled nursing and supportive care, pharmacy, dietary, social, and recreational services to persons with prescribed conditions, including, but not limited to, persons who have a diagnosis of terminal illness or a diagnosis of a life-threatening illness. A violation of provisions relating to the licensing and regulation of health facilities is a crime. This bill would specify that this definition includes facilities that provide services to children who have a diagnosis of terminal illness or a diagnosis of a life-threatening illness. By changing the definition of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.