Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024
Section 502 - Provider ClosureA. Prior to the temporary closure of a provider, the Department's Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing shall be notified, in writing, of the intent to close and the effective closure date. Within ten (10) business days prior to the closure, the provider shall notify the Department's Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing of provisions for the maintenance of records, identification of clients that will require transfer to another provider, and date of anticipated reopening. If the provider closes for a period longer than one year and there is a desire to reopen, the provider shall re-apply to the Department for licensure and shall be subject to all licensing requirements at the time of application as if for a new provider. In the event that the license expires during the period of temporary closure, the licensee shall submit a license renewal application and licensing fee on schedule as if the provider is operating.B. Prior to permanent closure of a provider, the Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing shall be notified, in writing, of the intent to close and effective closure date. Within ten (10) business days prior to the closure, the provider shall notify the Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing of provisions for maintenance of the records, identification of clients that will require transfer to another provider, and dates and amounts of client refunds. On the date of closure, the provider shall return the license to the Department's Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing.Added by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014.