La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5311

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

Section I-5311 - Initial Licensure Application Process

A. Any entity, organization or person interested in operating a crisis receiving center must submit a completed initial license application packet to the department for approval. Initial CRC licensure application packets are available from HSS.

B. A person/entity/organization applying for an initial license must submit a completed initial licensing application packet which shall include:

1. a completed CRC licensure application;

2. the non-refundable licensing fee as established by statute;

3. the approval letter of the architectural center plans for the CRC from OSFM, if the center must go through plan review;

4. the on-site inspection report with approval for occupancy by the OSFM, if applicable;

5. the health inspection report from the Office of Public Health (OPH);

6. a statewide criminal background check, including sex offender registry status, on all owners and managing employees;

7. except for governmental entities or organizations, proof of financial viability, comprised of the following:

a. ...

b. general liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence;

c. worker's compensation insurance in the amount as required by state law;

d. professional liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence/$500,000 per annual aggregate, or proof of self-insurance of at least $100,000, along with proof of enrollment as a qualified health care provider with the Louisiana Patient's Compensation Fund (PCF):

i. if the CRC is not enrolled in the PCF, professional liability limits shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 per annual aggregate; and

e. the LDH-HSS shall specifically be identified as the certificate holder on any policies and any certificates of insurance issued as proof of insurance by the insurer or producer (agent);

8. an organizational chart and names, including position titles, of key administrative personnel and the governing body;

9. a legible floor sketch or drawing of the premises to be licensed;

10. a letter of intent indicating whether the center will serve minors or adults and the center's maximum number of beds;

11. if operated by a corporate entity, such as a corporation or an limited liability corporation (LLC), current proof of registration and status with the Louisiana Secretary of State's office;

12. a letter of recommendation from the OBH regional office or its designee; and

13. any other documentation or information required by the department for licensure.

C. If the initial licensing packet is incomplete, the applicant shall:

1. be notified of the missing information; and

2. be given 90 days from receipt of the notification to submit the additional requested information or the application will be closed.

D. Once the initial licensing application is approved by LDH, notification of such approval shall be forwarded to the applicant.

E. The applicant shall notify LDH of initial licensing survey readiness within the required 90 days of receipt of application approval. If an applicant fails to notify LDH of initial licensing survey readiness within 90 days, the application will be closed.

F. If an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in operating a CRC must submit a:

1. new initial licensing packet; and

2. non-refundable licensing fee.

G. Applicants must be in compliance with all appropriate federal, state, departmental or local statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and fees before the CRC will be issued an initial license to operate.

H. An entity that intends to become a CRC is prohibited from providing crisis receiving services to clients during the initial application process and prior to obtaining a license, unless it qualifies as one of the following facilities:

1. a hospital-based CRC;

2. an MHERE;

3. an MHERE that has communicated its intent to become licensed as a CRC in collaboration with the department prior to February 28, 2013; or

4. a center-based respite.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5311

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 41:104 (January 2015), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 47473 (4/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180.14.