The California Department of Health has issued a new All Facilities Letter (AFL) revising the posting requirements for citations in long-term healthcare facilities (LTHCF), including intermediate care facilities (ICFs) and intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled (ICF-DDs). Effective January 1, 2010, class "AA" and class "A" citations must be prominently posted for 120 days without exception. The citation or a copy must be posted in a place or places in plain view of patients, residents, visitors, and persons inquiring about placement in the facility. The citation must be posted in at least three locations: an area accessible and visible to the public, an area used for employee breaks, and an area used by residents for communal functions. The facility may also choose to post the plan of correction, a statement disputing the citation, or a statement showing the appeal status. Personal information pertaining to individuals that are mentally ill or developmentally disabled must be redacted before posting citation information.

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