La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5609

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-5609 - Initial Licensing Surveys

A. Prior to the initial license being issued, an initial licensing survey shall be announced and conducted on-site to ensure compliance with the licensing laws and standards.

B. In the event that the initial licensing survey finds that the provider is compliant with all licensing laws, regulations and other required statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and fees, the department may issue a full license to the provider.

C. In the event that the initial licensing survey finds that the provider is noncompliant with any licensing laws or regulations, or any other required rules or regulations, that present a potential threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the clients, the department shall deny the initial license. If the department denies an initial license, the applicant for a BHS provider license shall discharge the clients receiving services.

D. In the event that the initial licensing survey finds that the BHS provider is noncompliant with any licensing laws or regulations, or any other required rules or regulations, and the department determines that the noncompliance does not present a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the clients, the department may:

1. issue a provisional initial license for a period not to exceed six months; and/or

2. conduct a follow-up survey following the initial licensing survey to ensure correction of the deficiencies.

a. Follow-up surveys to the initial licensing surveys are unannounced surveys.

b. If all deficiencies are corrected on the follow-up survey, a full license may be issued.

c. If the provider fails to correct the deficiencies, the initial license may be denied.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5609

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411689 (9/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.