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Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which California state agency is primarily responsible for licensing Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs)?

    Answer: Department of Social Services (DSS)

    The California Department of Social Services (DSS) is the primary licensing authority for STRTPs under California Welfare and Institutions Code.

  2. Under California law, an STRTP license is required when a program serves how many or more children at a time?

    Answer: 1

    Any facility providing 24-hour residential care and supervision to one or more children as an STRTP must hold a valid DSS license.

  3. What is the maximum length of stay for a child in an STRTP without a court-ordered extension?

    Answer: 6 months

    STRTPs are designed for short-term stays of up to six months, with extensions requiring court approval.

  4. Which document must an STRTP have approved before admitting children to serve as a Medi-Cal provider?

    Answer: Medi-Cal Provider Agreement

    An STRTP must execute a Medi-Cal Provider Agreement with DHCS to bill for mental health services under Medi-Cal.

  5. How often must an STRTP undergo a full licensing inspection by DSS?

    Answer: Annually

    California DSS conducts annual inspections of STRTPs to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing standards.

  6. Which of the following is a mandatory reporting requirement for STRTPs under California law?

    Answer: Reporting suspected child abuse to a child protective services agency or law enforcement

    All STRTP staff are mandated reporters and must immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to CPS or law enforcement.

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