Title HSC, California Health & Safety Code

(a) Funding for the actual and necessary expenses of the department to conduct the activities described in this section and in Sections 127676, 127679, 127681, and 127685, shall be provided, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, from transfers of moneys from the Managed Ca…

(a) The department may adopt regulations or issue guidance for the implementation of this chapter. All information that is required to be reported to the department pursuant to this chapter shall be reported in a form prescribed by the department, commencing in the first calendar…

Whenever a district board determines that it is necessary to incur a general obligation bonded indebtedness for the acquisition or construction of any real property or other capital expense or for funding or refunding of any outstanding indebtedness, the district board shall adop…

The resolution shall state: (a) The purpose for which the proposed debt is to be incurred, which may include expenses for the authorization, issuance, and sale of bonds. (b) The amount of debt to be incurred. (c) The maximum term of the bonds, not to exceed 30 years. (d) The maxi…

The election shall be conducted pursuant to the Uniform District Election Law, Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 140. Effective January 1, 1995.)

If two-thirds of voters voting upon the proposition favor incurring the indebtedness and issuing the bonds, the district board may adopt resolutions to issue bonds for all or any part of the amount of the indebtedness. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

The district board may provide for the issuance of bonds in any amounts, in any series, and on any terms, provided that they do not exceed the limits approved by the voters. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

The district board shall adopt a resolution prescribing the form and denomination of the bonds and any coupons. The resolution shall specify the dates on which all or any part of the principal shall become due and payable. The payment of the first installment or principal may be …

The district board may provide for the call and redemption of bonds before their maturity at times and prices and upon any other terms as it specifies. A bond shall not be subject to call or redemption before maturity unless it contains a recital to that effect or unless a statem…

The principal and interest of the bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States at the office of the district treasurer or any other place, at the option of the bondholder. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

(a) The bonds shall be dated, numbered consecutively, and be signed by the president of the district board and the district treasurer. The district treasurer shall sign any coupons. Any signatures or countersignatures may be mechanically reproduced by any means, except that one o…

(a) Before selling the bonds or coupons, the district board shall give notice inviting sealed bids. At a minimum, the district board shall publish notice at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district at least 10 days before the deadline for receiving the bid…

(a) All premiums and accrued interest received from the sale of the bonds shall be deposited with the district treasurer in a special bond service fund to be used for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, and the remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall b…

Any general obligation bonds issued by a district have the same force, value, and use as bonds issued by a city and the bonds and the interest on the bonds are exempt from all taxation within the State of California. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

A district shall not incur a bonded indebtedness in excess of 10 percent of the assessed value of all taxable property within the district. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

(a) After incurring a general obligation indebtedness, and annually thereafter until the indebtedness is paid or until there is a sum in the district treasury in a special bond service fund set apart for that purpose sufficient to meet all payments of principal and interest on th…

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as, the Mobile Health Care Services Act. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1020, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)

As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Parent facility” means a health facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2, or a clinic licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200) of Division 2. (b) …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the use of mobile units to provide medical, diagnostic, and treatment services, in order to help ensure the availability of quality health care services for patients who receive care in remote or underserved areas and for patients who…

A mobile unit may operate as one of the following: (a) As an adjunct to a licensed health facility or to a licensed clinic. (b) As an independent-freestanding clinic pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200). (c) As an “other” type of approved mobile unit. (Added by St…

The state department shall charge applicants a licensure fee as follows: (a) Pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200), or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250). (b) Pursuant to the applicable section of the Health and Safety Code that creates a new health facility …

Compliance with all of the following criteria shall be required prior to licensure: (a) The mobile unit shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Vehicle Code, and shall have a vehicle identification number. (b) The mobile unit shall bear an insignia issued by the Depa…

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no person, political subdivision of the state, or governmental agency shall operate a mobile service unit without first obtaining a license or an addition to existing licensure under this chapter unless exempt from licensure under Sectio…

(a) Any applicant under this chapter shall file with the state department an application. The application shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the state department that shall contain any information as may be required by the state department for the proper administration…

(a) To qualify for a license under this chapter, an applicant shall satisfy all the requirements of this chapter, the applicable requirements of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200) or of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2, and all applicable regulations. …

(a) Mobile units that provide services as an addition to the existing license of a parent facility shall be subject to the same requirements and regulations as the parent facility, except that, instead of complying with the physical plant requirements applicable to the parent fac…

(a) A licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall, at the department’s option, be periodically inspected, in addition to any inspections required pursuant to the parent facility licensure requirements, by a duly authorized representative of the department. Repor…

(a) The mobile unit shall be of sufficient size and shall be arranged in a manner that is appropriate for the provision of those health care services that it is licensed to provide. (b) The mobile unit shall be equipped with appropriate utilities for the comfort and safety of pat…

(a) The licensed parent facility or clinic shall be responsible for obtaining approvals for the site or sites of the mobile unit as required by the local planning, zoning, and fire authorities. (b) The mobile unit shall be situated for safe and comfortable patient access. The mob…

Any licensee using mobile services pursuant to this chapter shall do all of the following: (a) Have written policies established by the governing body of the licensee, to govern the services that the mobile unit provides. The policies shall include, but shall not be limited to, p…

(a) For general acute care hospitals, mobile unit services shall not be utilized as a primary source for a basic hospital service, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1250, unless in response to a natural disaster or other emergency situation. (b) The mobile services provide…

The mobile unit shall comply with all of the following: (a) It shall have supplies and equipment to meet the needs of the patients served. (b) Any mobile unit X-ray equipment shall be in compliance with the requirements in the California Radiation Control Regulations, Title 17, C…

The state department shall adopt, 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, rules and regulations as it determines may be necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapt…

In order to encourage local agencies and other organizations to train people in emergency medical services, no local agency, entity of state or local government, private business or nonprofit organization included on the statewide registry that voluntarily and without expectation…

(a) (1) A person may take any reasonable steps that are necessary to remove a child from a motor vehicle if the person holds a reasonable belief that the child’s safety is in immediate danger from heat, cold, lack of adequate ventilation, or other circumstances that could reasona…

(a) No person who in good faith, and not for compensation, renders emergency medical or nonmedical care at the scene of an emergency shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission. The scene of an emergency shall not include emergency departments and oth…

(a) An employer shall not adopt or enforce a policy prohibiting an employee from voluntarily providing emergency medical services, including, but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, in response to a medical emergency, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c). (b)…

(a) No physician or nurse, who in good faith gives emergency instructions to an EMT-II or mobile intensive care paramedic at the scene of an emergency, shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of issuing the instructions. (b) No EMT-II or mobile intensive care paramedic …

(a) A poison control center which (1) meets the minimum standards for designation and operation established by the authority pursuant to Section 1798.180, (2) has been designated a regional poison control center by the authority, and (3) provides information and advice for no cha…

(a) In addition to the provisions of Section 1799.104 of this code, Section 2727.5 of the Business and Professions Code, and Section 1714.2 of the Civil Code, and in order to encourage the provision of emergency medical services by firefighters, police officers or other law enfor…

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that a threat to the public health and safety exists whenever there is a need for emergency services and that public entities and emergency rescue personnel should be encouraged to provide emergency services. To that end, a qualified immunit…

Any person who has a certificate issued pursuant to this division from a certifying agency to provide prehospital emergency field care treatment at the scene of an emergency, as defined in Section 1799.102, shall be liable for civil damages only for acts or omissions performed in…

(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) California residents receive comfort and unconditional love on a daily basis from their household pets, particularly dogs and cats. (2) California residents benefit from the special support, comfort, guidance, compa…

(a) In any action for damages involving a claim of negligence against a physician and surgeon arising out of emergency medical services provided in a general acute care hospital emergency department, the trier of fact shall consider, together with all other relevant matters, the …

(a) Subject to subdivision (b), a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1250, that is not a county-designated facility pursuant to Section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a licensed acute psychiatric hospital, as defined in subd…

(a) EMT-P employers shall report in writing to the local EMS agency medical director and the authority and provide all supporting documentation within 30 days of whenever any of the following actions are taken: (1) An EMT-P is terminated or suspended for disciplinary cause or rea…