Section 40769 - Local Agency Priority System(a) When selecting new agencies, the Department shall consider the following priority system, which is based upon the relative availability of health and administrative services: (1) First consideration shall be given to a public or a private nonprofit health agency that will provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care and administrative services.(2) Second consideration shall be given to a public or a private nonprofit health or human service agency that will enter into a written agreement with another agency for either ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care or administrative services.(3) Third consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit health agency that will enter into a written agreement with private physicians, licensed by the State, in order to provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care to a specific category of participants (women, infants or children).(4) Fourth consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit human service agency that will enter into a written agreement with private physicians, licensed by the State, to provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care.(5) Fifth consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit health or human service agency that will provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care through referral to a health provider.(b) The Department shall take into consideration an applicant agency's ability to provide services in a cost effective manner; its past performance in participating in other governmental programs; the adequacy of the agency's proposed staffing levels; its capability to perform certification procedures; whether there is an unmet need for Program services in the geographic service area; whether an existing WIC Program in the same geographic service area could provide Program services at a lower cost; and other factors which the Department determines are relevant.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 40769
1. New section filed 8-23-89; operative 8-23-89 (Register 89, No. 38). Note: Authority cited: Sections 311 and 312, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 311 and 312, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 8-23-89; operative 8-23-89 (Register 89, No. 38).