048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-7

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 8-7 - Licensing

(a) The Office of Health Quality has been authorized to issue licenses to Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Centers which are in compliance with:

• (i) National Fire Protection Associations Life Safety Code 101, 1994 edition;

• (ii) Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities, current edition; and

• (iii) The National Fire Protection Associations National Electric Code 70 as adopted by the Wyoming State Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety.

(b) Licensing procedure.

For an initial license to be issued, the Office of Health Quality shall receive:

A completed application form as supplied by the Office of Health Quality.

The required licensure fee as outlined in Chapter 1, Rules and Regulations for Health Care Facilities Licensure Fees. The check or money order shall be made payable to the Treasurer, State of Wyoming.

The effective date of the initial license shall be:

• (I) The date of survey, if there are no deficiencies, or

• (II) If deficiencies exist, the date that a plan of correction is approved by the Office of Health Quality.
  • (D) The duration of the license shall be from the effective date of the license until the next June 30^th.
    • (ii) For renewal of a full license for one year beginning July ^1st, and unless suspended, shall expire on June 30^th of the following year, the Office of Health Quality shall receive:
      • (A) A completed application form by the date requested in the cover letter.
      • (B) The license fee as required in paragraph (b) of this section.

(c) Transfer of license.

• (i) No license granted shall be assignable or transferrable. A license shall apply only to the Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center described in the license application.
  • (A) Whenever ownership of a Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center is transferred from the individual or entity named in the license application to any other individual or entity, written notification of change of ownership shall be made to the Office of Health Quality. The transferee shall notify the Office of Health Quality of the transfer and apply for a new license.

    The transferor shall notify the Office of Health Quality at least thirty (30) days prior to the final transfer.

    Any license granted to the transferee shall be subject to the plan of correction submitted by the previous owner as approved by the Office of Health Quality.

    If the Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Centers name or address is changed, the Office of Health Quality shall be advised in writing and a new license shall be issued upon receipt of the licensure fee and application.

(d) Conditions for revoking a license.

• (i) Denial of application - revocation of license.

  An application for license may be denied or a previously issued license may be revoked for noncompliance with minimum standards as herein set forth when noncompli-ance jeopardizes the health, safety or welfare of patients.

• (ii) Hearings.
  • (A) Any Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center aggrieved by a decision of the Office of Health Quality or its authorized representatives may request a hearing by submitting a written request within ten (10) days of the receipt date of the notice of adverse action.

    Hearings requested under the terms of these rules and regulations shall be held by the Office of Health Quality in accordance with the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act at W.S. § 16-3-113, and with the contested case rules and regulations of the Wyoming Department of Health.

(e) Posting of license.

• (i) The current license issued by the Office of Health Quality shall be displayed in a public area within the Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center.

(f) Survey of the Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center shall:

• (i) Be arranged by the Office of Health Quality through its duly authorized officers, agents, or consultants.

• (ii) Surveys shall be announced and made at periodic intervals dependent on the results of the previous survey and funding.

(g) Requirements of the Office of Health Quality.

• (i) The Office of Health Quality shall provide each Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center with:
  • (A) A list of the cited deficiencies, if any; and
  • (B) A copy of these rules and regulations.

(h) Voluntary closure.

• (i) If a Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center voluntarily ceases to operate, it shall notify the Office of Health Quality in writing at least five working days prior to the closure.

• (ii) The first working day after closure, the Freestanding Diagnostic Testing Center shall return its license to the Office of Health Quality.

048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-7