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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 4.1Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 4482 Developmental Services Staffing Authority

§ 4482 Developmental Services Staffing Authority

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 4482 Developmental Services Staffing Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The big boss of the State Department of Developmental Services decides what employees are needed in hospitals.
  • •They talk to other important groups (like Health and Welfare, Personnel Board, Finance, and General Services) before making decisions.
  • •They can create new jobs to help with patient care, running the hospital, and other important tasks.

Example

A hospital needs more nurses to take care of patients.

The big boss talks to other important groups and decides if they can hire more nurses to help with patient care.

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

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§ 4482 Developmental Services Staffing Authority

The Director of the State Department of Developmental Services shall have the final authority for determining all other employee needs after consideration of program requests from the various hospitals, and with the concurrence of the Health and Welfare Agency, the State Personnel Board, the Department of Finance and the Department of General Services, as appropriate, may establish positions to assist with the planning, development, direction, management, supervision, and evaluation of patient, administrative and support services in the hospital facility. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1191, Sec. 7. Effective September 29, 1980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

considerationhospitalpatienthealthemployeeportdirectordevelopmental services

Related Statutes

  • § 4302 Hospital Employee Staffing Authority
  • § 4306 Hospital Administrator Duties
  • § 4317.5 Patient Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  • § 4486 Hospital Administrator Duties
  • § 4496 Patient Work Therapy Programs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4482.
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