The department shall establish and administer a program of services for children and youth with special health care needs and children who are suffering from conditions which lead to special health care needs because of disease or specified medical condition. In implementing this part, the department shall promulgate rules that do all of the following:

    (a) Provide for the monitoring of the availability and quality of facilities, treatment centers, medical and surgical specialists, and other providers for children or youth with special health care needs.

    (b) Implement section 5841.