The State Department of Social Services shall adopt regulations to address, at a minimum, staffing structure, staff qualifications, and training. Training requirements shall include a minimum of 16 hours of emergency intervention training. “Emergency intervention training” means the techniques the licensee will use to prevent injury to, and maintain safety for, consumers who are a danger to themselves or others and shall emphasize positive behavioral supports and techniques that are alternatives to physical restraints.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 1567.64
Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes
Known as the California Community Care Facilities Act
The act spans §§ 1500–1567 (252 sections).
Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 30, Sec. 6
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