Authorized representative means a person authorized to act on behalf of the patient by law, by court order or by written statement which shall be signed by the patient, unless the patient has been declared judicially incompetent or gravely disabled. Except in state operated facilities, an authorized representative shall not be an owner, administrator, employee, representative or agent of the facility.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79005
Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), 1254, 1254.2, 1275 and 1275.2, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250 and 1250.2, Health and Safety Code.