Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 1447.1

Procedure for Review of Applicants

The following procedures shall be used to review applicants for admission to the program:

(a) The program director and a nurse or physician consultant shall interview each applicant. They shall recommend such medical and/or psychiatric examinations as may be necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for the program and shall request such other information, authorizations and releases as may be necessary for participation in the program. The DEC shall advise the applicant that the applicant is responsible for costs incurred for the examinations and rehabilitation aspects of the program.

(b) The program director and the nurse or physician consultant shall each make a recommendation to the committee as to whether the applicant should be admitted to the program.

(c) The committee shall review each application and make its decision on admission of the applicant based upon its evaluation and the recommendations from the program director and the nurse or physician consultant.

(d) The committee's decision on admission of an applicant shall be final.

Note:
Authority cited: Sections 2715 and 2770.7, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2770.7, Business and Professions Code.