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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 5Pt. 1Ch. 6.2Art. 2§ 5511 Patient Rights Advocacy Contracts

§ 5511 Patient Rights Advocacy Contracts

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 5511 Patient Rights Advocacy Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss of state hospitals can hire outside people or groups to help protect patients' rights.
  • •These outside helpers make sure patients in state hospitals are treated fairly.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2015.

Example

A patient in a state hospital feels like they are not being listened to by the doctors.

The hospital boss can hire someone from outside to help the patient speak up and make sure their rights are respected.

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

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§ 5511 Patient Rights Advocacy Contracts

The Director of State Hospitals or the executive director of each state hospital may contract with independent persons or agencies to perform patients’ rights advocacy services in state hospitals. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 144, Sec. 98. (AB 1847) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorcontracthospitalpatient

Related Statutes

  • § 5510 Mental Health Patient Rights
  • § 14053.5 Medi-Cal Drug Pricing Rules
  • § 5512 Patient Rights Advocate Training
  • § 5520 Mental Health Patient Advocates
  • § 4659.2 Patient Restraint And Seclusion

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 5511.
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