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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 4.1Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 4492 Hospital Rules And Enforcement

§ 4492 Hospital Rules And Enforcement

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 4492 Hospital Rules And Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •Hospital bosses can make rules for how patients are treated, research, training, and how people act in the hospital.
  • •If you break these rules on purpose, hospital staff can kick you out of the hospital.
  • •The rules can't go against bigger laws or department rules.

Example

A visitor starts smoking inside the hospital even though there are 'No Smoking' signs everywhere.

The hospital made a rule that no one can smoke inside. If you smoke anyway, the hospital can tell you to leave right away.

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

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§ 4492 Hospital Rules And Enforcement

The hospital director may establish rules and regulations not inconsistent with law or departmental regulations, concerning the care and treatment of patients, research, clinical training, and for the government of the hospital buildings and grounds. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates such rules and regulations may, upon the order of either of the hospital officers, be ejected from the buildings and premises of the hospital. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

treatmenthospitalpropertypatientregulationdirector

Related Statutes

  • § 4306 Hospital Administrator Duties
  • § 4486 Hospital Administrator Duties
  • § 4496 Patient Work Therapy Programs
  • § 4317.5 Patient Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
  • § 4485 State Hospital Clinical Director

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4492.
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