§ 2226 Hospital Inspection Authority

Business and Professions Code·California

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•The government can check hospitals to make sure they follow the rules in Sections 2282 and 2283.
•They can look at doctors' and patients' records, but they have to follow the rules in Section 2225.
•Only a licensed doctor can do these checks for the government.

Example

A hospital is not following the rules for patient care.

The government can send a licensed doctor to check the hospital's records and make sure they are doing things the right way.

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§ 2226 Hospital Inspection Authority

The Division of Medical Quality or the Senior Assistant Attorney General of the Health Quality Enforcement Section may inspect a licensed general or specialized hospital and require reports from them to determine if the hospital has adopted and is complying with the provisions of Sections 2282 and 2283. They may inspect medical staff and patient hospital medical records subject to the provisions of Section 2225. Notwithstanding Section 2224, the division’s authority under this section shall be delegated only to a licensed physician and surgeon. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1597, Sec. 11.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Division of Medical Quality Senior Assistant Attorney General Health Quality Enforcement Section Sections 2282 and 2283 licensed physician and surgeon

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2226.

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