La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4207

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section I-4207 - Initial License Application Process

A. An initial application for licensing as an ADHC center shall be obtained from the department.

B. A completed initial license application packet for an ADHC center shall be submitted to and approved by the department prior to an applicant providing ADHC services. An applicant shall submit a completed initial licensing packet to the department, which shall include:

1. a completed ADHC licensure application and the non-refundable licensing fee as established by statute;

2. a copy of the approval letter of the architectural center plans from the Office of the State Fire Marshal;

3. a copy of the on-site inspection report with approval for occupancy by the Office of the State Fire Marshal;

4. a copy of the health inspection report with approval of occupancy report of the center from the Office of Public Health;

5. a copy of state-wide criminal background checks conducted by the Louisiana State Police, or its authorized agent, on all owners;

6. proof of financial viability including:

a. line of credit issued from a federally insured, licensed lending institution in the amount of at least $50,000; and

b. general and professional liability insurance of at least $300,000;

7. if applicable, clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) certificate or CLIA certificate of waiver;

8. a completed disclosure of ownership and control information form;

9. a floor sketch or drawing of the premises to be licensed;

10. the days and hours of operation; and

11. any other documentation or information required by the department for licensure.

C. If the initial licensing packet is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the missing information and will have 90 days to submit the additional requested information. If the additional requested information is not submitted to the department within 90 days, the application will be closed. After an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming an ADHC center shall submit a new initial licensing packet with a new initial licensing fee to start the initial licensing process.

D. Once the initial licensing application packet is approved by LDH, the applicant will be sent written notification with instructions for requesting the announced initial licensing survey.

E. An applicant who has received the notification with instructions for requesting the announced initial licensing survey shall notify the department of readiness for an initial licensing survey within 90 days of the date of receipt of that notification. If an applicant fails to notify the department of readiness for an initial licensing survey within 90 days, the initial licensing application will be closed. After an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming an ADHC center shall submit a new initial licensing packet with a new initial licensing fee to start the initial licensing process.

F. Applicants shall be in compliance with all appropriate federal, state, departmental, or local statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and fees before the ADHC center will be issued an initial license to operate by LDH.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4207

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:2178 (October 2008), repromulgated LR 34:2624 (December 2008), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:2373 (September 2012), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 431965 (10/1/2017), Amended by the Department of Health, Health Standards Section, LR 50405 (3/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.41-46.