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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 4302 Hospital Employee Staffing Authority

§ 4302 Hospital Employee Staffing Authority

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§ 4302 Hospital Employee Staffing Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The big boss of state hospitals gets to decide how many workers are needed.
  • •They listen to what each hospital asks for, but the final say is theirs.
  • •This rule was updated in 2012 to make sure the boss has the last word.

Example

Hospital A says they need 10 more nurses, and Hospital B says they need 5 more janitors.

The Director listens to both hospitals but decides how many new workers each one actually gets.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4302 Hospital Employee Staffing Authority

The Director of State Hospitals shall have the final authority for determining all other employee needs after consideration of program requests from the various hospitals. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 24, Sec. 110. (AB 1470) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

considerationhospitalemployeedirectoreffective juneauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 4300 State Hospital Officer Definitions
  • § 4317.5 Patient Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  • § 4482 Developmental Services Staffing Authority
  • § 4309 Hospital Director Responsibilities
  • § 4493 Hospital Police Officer Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4302.
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