Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.07.070

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 16.03.07.070 - DISCONTINUATION OF AGENCY

Upon determination the HHA will discontinue providing services, the agency is required to:

01.Provide Written Notice. Provide written notice no less than thirty (30) days from the intended date of discontinuation of services to the:

a. Patient or patient representative; and

b. Department's Division of Licensing and Certification.

02.Provide Clinical Records. Provide a copy of the patient's clinical records to:

a. Patient or patient representative; and

b. Any agency in which the patient or patient representative has elected to have their care transferred.

03.Inform Public. Inform the public no less than thirty (30) days from the intended day of discontinuation of services by publishing a public notice in a media outlet prominent in the community of the HHA.

04.Ensure Confidentiality, Safekeeping, and Storage of Records.

a. The HHA will retain records for a period of not less than five (5) years and inform the Department of the location of said records; and

b. Failure to store and protect said records may result in a referral to the Office of Civil Rights and other relevant agencies.

05.Discontinuation of Operation. Agencies discontinuing operation must obtain approval of a plan to preserve or destroy clinical records prior to disposition.

06.Return License to the Department. The HHA will return the license to the Department the day following the final day of operation.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.07.070

Effective March 17, 2022