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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 4.1Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 4485 State Hospital Clinical Director

§ 4485 State Hospital Clinical Director

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§ 4485 State Hospital Clinical Director

Key Takeaways

  • •The clinical director is in charge of all patient services in state hospitals.
  • •They also oversee research and training programs.
  • •They must follow the rules set by the department and work under the hospital director's supervision.

Example

A patient in a state hospital needs a specific treatment plan.

The clinical director is responsible for making sure the patient gets the right care and that the plan is followed correctly.

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

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§ 4485 State Hospital Clinical Director

Subject to the rules and regulations established by the department, and under the supervision of the hospital director when the hospital director is the hospital administrator, the clinical director of each state hospital shall be responsible for the planning, development, direction, management, supervision, and evaluation of all patient services, and of the supervision of research and clinical training. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1262, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorhospitalregulationpatientdevelopmentdirectionmanagementevaluation

Related Statutes

  • § 4306 Hospital Administrator Duties
  • § 4317.5 Patient Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  • § 4486 Hospital Administrator Duties
  • § 4492 Hospital Rules And Enforcement
  • § 4496 Patient Work Therapy Programs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4485.
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