La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5213

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

Section I-5213 - Changes in Licensee Information or Personnel

A. A PDHC facility license shall be valid only for the person or entity named in the license application and only for the specific geographic address listed on the license application.

B. Any change regarding the PDHC facility name, "doing business as" name, mailing address, phone number, or any combination thereof, shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the occurrence. Any change regarding the PDHC facility name or "doing business as" name requires a change to the facility license and shall require a $25 fee for the reissuance of an amended license.

C. Any change regarding the facility's key administrative personnel shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the change.

1. Key administrative personnel include the:

a. administrator;

b. medical director; and

c. director of nursing.

2. The facility's notice to the department shall include the individual's:

a. name;

b. address;

c. hire date; and

d. qualifications.

D. A change of ownership (CHOW) of the PDHC facility shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the change of ownership.

1. The license of a PDHC facility is not transferable or assignable. The license of a PDHC facility cannot be sold.

2. In the event of a CHOW, the new owner shall submit the legal CHOW document, all documents required for a new license, and the applicable licensing fee. Once all application requirements are completed and approved by the department, a new license shall be issued to the new owner.

3. A PDHC facility that is under license suspension, revocation, or termination may not undergo a CHOW.

E. Any request for a duplicate license must be accompanied by the appropriate fees.

F. A PDHC facility that intends to change the physical address of its geographic location is required to have plan review approval, Office of State Fire Marshall approval, Office of Public Health approval, compliance with other applicable licensing requirements, and an on-site licensing survey prior to the relocation the facility.

1. Written notice of intent to relocate must be submitted to the licensing section of the department when plan review request is submitted to the department for approval.

2. Relocation of the facility's physical address results in a new anniversary date and the full licensing fee must be paid.

G. A change of ownership of the PDHC facility shall not be submitted at the time of annual renewal of the PDHC facility's license.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5213

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:2763 (December 2009), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 482973 (12/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2193-40:2193.4.