A nurse is trying to understand the compliance oversight by the California Department of Health Services in acute-care hospitals. What results when a hospital does not maintain the mandatory minimum staffing ratios?
A) The hospital would be forced immediately to close its doors until it could demonstrate compliance.
B) The facility is given 48 hours to correct the deficiency after being fined substantially.
C) The hospital must discharge or transfer patients within 24 hours to reach a level of compliance.
D) There is no penalty or monetary fine for a violation unless serious injury or death occurs.
D
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