Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 77109 - Use of Outside Resources

(a) If a facility does not employ qualified personnel to render a specific service to be provided by the facility, there shall be arrangements through a written agreement and/or contract with outside resources. Outside resources shall meet the standards and requirements of these and all other applicable regulations before an agreement and/or contract may be entered into and shall continue to meet these and all other applicable regulations during the term of the agreement and/or contract. Outside resources may include other facilities, organizations, individuals or public or private agencies.

(b) Signed and dated copies of agreements, contracts or written arrangements for advice, consultation, services, training or transportation, with outside resources shall be on file in the facility. These agreements and/or contracts shall be readily available for inspection and review by the Department. The agreements and/or contracts shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the services to be provided, the financial arrangements, the methods by which the services are to be provided, and the conditions upon which the agreement or contract can be terminated.

(c) The governing body shall be responsible and accountable for all services provided by agreements and/or contracts.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 77109

1. New section filed 4-15-87, operative 5-15-87 (Register 87, No. 16).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1275.1, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 4-15-87, operative 5-15-87 (Register 87, No. 16).