§ 1284 Mental Health Facility Licensing

• •Mental health hospitals with a license must follow the rules in Section 5622 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
• •This law makes sure these hospitals treat patients the right way.
• •The rules were updated in 1987 to keep things clear.

A person goes to a mental health hospital for help.

The hospital must follow special rules to take care of them, like giving them the right treatment and keeping them safe.