California Court of Appeal February 2, 1981, Civ. 49104 (Beach v. Western Medical Enterprises, Inc.)

Opinion

CHRISTIAN, J.

Western Medical Enterprises appeals from a judgment enforcing civil penalties assessed by respondent Director of the State Department of Health under terms of the Long-Term Care, Health, Safety, and Security Act of 1973. (Health & Saf. Code, § 1417 et seq.)

Appellant operates Driftwood Convalescent Hospital, which houses an average of 96 patients needing skilled nursing care.