Section 6507.2 - Sickle Cell Education and Counseling Program Requirements(a) Each sickle cell education and counseling program shall apply for and obtain written approval from the Department of Health Services. Such approval shall be contingent upon compliance with all sections of this Group.(b) Each sickle cell education and counseling program shall: (1) Provide counseling services to the clients.(2) Employ State-approved sickle cell counselors to perform all of the counseling following, or relating to, any abnormal hemoglobinopathy finding.(3) Demonstrate, upon request by the Department of Health Services, that each of its counselors successfully participates in State-approved educational programs which serve to update the knowledge and enhance the proficiency of such counselors.(4) Have a physician with special training and experience in pediatric hematology to serve as medical director or consultant to order and interpret laboratory tests used in counseling.(5) Have written protocols to protect the confidentiality and security of all records containing personal information.(6) Use only State-approved educational materials.(7) Use any laboratory that meets the Department's standards for sickle cell hemoglobin testing.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 6507.2
1. New section filed by the Department of Health Services with the Secretary of State on 12-22-89 as an emergency; operative 12-22-89. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 309(g) (Register 90, No. 4).
2. Change without regulatory effect adding article 3 heading and amending section heading, subsection (a) and NOTE filed 10-12-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 41). Note: Authority cited: Sections 124980, 125000 and 125025, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 124980, 125000, 125025 and 125030, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed by the Department of Health Services with the Secretary of State on 12-22-89 as an emergency; operative 12-22-89. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 309(g) (Register 90, No. 4).
2. Change without regulatory effect adding article 3 heading and amending section heading, subsection (a) and Note filed 10-12-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 41).