Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50820 - Establishment of Behavior Modification Review Committees

(a) Each regional center and developmental center shall establish one or more committees to be known as Behavior Modification Review Committees, which shall be responsible for the review and consideration for approval or denial of behavior modification interventions that may cause pain or trauma in the manner specified in this article.

(b) Each Behavior Modification Review Committee shall consist of not less than three persons. The committee shall include at least one California licensed psychologist or other professional whose California licensure permits the practice of behavior modification programs, one California licensed physician, and one Clients' Rights Advocate. The person responsible for the development or implementation, or for review under Section 50811, of the treatment plan that is before the committee for approval shall not sit on the committee for any portion of the review and approval of the treatment plan.

(c) either the physician or psychologist or other professional specified in (b) shall have at least three years experience in:

(1) The supervision of the implementation of behavior modification programs;

(2) Teaching behavior modification at the college level or above; or

(3) A combination of (1) and (2).

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50820

1. New section filed 9-29-89; operative 10-29-89 (Register 89, No. 40).

Note: Authority cited: Section 4505, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4505, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 9-29-89; operative 10-29-89 (Register 89, No. 40).