The California Department of Health issued an All Facilities Letter (AFL) on January 17, 2020, informing General Acute Care Hospitals, Acute Psychiatric Hospitals, Special Hospitals, and Hospice Facilities of the new Senate Bill (SB) 322. Effective January 1, 2020, SB 322 grants employees or their representatives the right to discuss privately any possible regulatory violations or patient safety concerns with an inspector during an investigation or inspection by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This applies to all healthcare facilities mentioned above. The letter emphasizes that CDPH's failure to notify facilities of statutory or regulatory requirements does not relieve them of their responsibility to follow all laws and regulations. Facilities should refer to the full text of all applicable sections of the Health and Safety Code and the California Code of Regulations to ensure compliance. If healthcare facilities have any questions about this AFL, they should contact their local district office.
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