California SB596 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish criteria for administrative penalties against health facilities for violations.

California SB596 amends Section 1280.3 of the Health and Safety Code to establish criteria for administrative penalties against health facilities for violations. The California Department of Public Health must consider several factors when assessing penalties, including the severity of the risk, the nature of the violation, and the facility's history of compliance. The bill also sets maximum penalty amounts for different types of violations, with higher penalties for immediate jeopardy violations. The department is prohibited from assessing penalties for minor violations.

California SB596 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish criteria for administrative penalties against health facilities for violations.

California SB596 amends Section 1280.3 of the Health and Safety Code to establish criteria for administrative penalties against health facilities for violations. The California Department of Public Health must consider several factors when assessing penalties, including the severity of the risk, the nature of the violation, and the facility's history of compliance. The bill also sets maximum penalty amounts for different types of violations, with higher penalties for immediate jeopardy violations. The department is prohibited from assessing penalties for minor violations.