La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4505

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

Section I-4505 - Licensing Requirements

A. The Department of Health, Health Standards Section (HSS) is the only licensing authority for ASCs in the state of Louisiana.

B. Each ASC license shall:

1. be issued only to the person or entity named in the license application;

2. be valid only for the ASC to which it is issued and only for the specific geographic address of that ASC;

3. be valid for one year from the date of issuance, unless revoked, suspended, modified or terminated prior to that date, or unless a provisional license is issued:

a. a provisional license shall be valid for a period of six months if the department determines that there is no immediate and serious threat to the health and safety of patients;

4. expire on the last day of the twelfth month after the date of issuance, unless timely renewed by the ASC;

5. not be subject to sale, assignment, donation or other transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary; and

6. be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises at all times.

C. The ASC shall abide by and adhere to any federal, state, and local laws, rules, policies, procedures, manuals or memorandums applicable to such facilities. ASCs that have entered into a use agreement shall be responsible for compliance with these licensing standards and any applicable state and federal rules and regulations during the period of use of the ASC.

D. A separately licensed ASC shall not use a name which is the same as the name of another such ASC licensed by the department.

E. A licensed ASC shall notify the department prior to any changes or additions of surgical services. If these surgical services are new to the ASC, the ASC shall provide these surgical services in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and in accordance with accepted standards of practice.

F. All accredited, or deemed ASCs, shall notify the department prior to the expiration date of any changes in accreditation or deemed status.

G. An ASC shall not have any off-site campuses.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4505

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 431733 (9/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2131-2141.