La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5313

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-5313 - Initial Licensing Surveys
A. Prior to the initial license being issued, an initial licensing survey shall be conducted on-site to ensure compliance with the licensing laws and standards.
B. If the initial licensing survey finds that the center is compliant with all licensing laws, regulations and other required statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and fees, the department shall issue a full license to the center.
C. In the event that the initial licensing survey finds that the center 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.
D. In the event that the initial licensing survey finds that the center 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:
1. may issue a provisional initial license for a period not to exceed six months; and
2. shall require the center to submit an acceptable plan of correction.
a. The department may conduct a follow-up survey following the initial licensing survey after receipt of an acceptable plan of correction to ensure correction of the deficiencies. If all deficiencies are corrected on the follow-up survey, a full license will be issued.
b. If the center fails to correct the deficiencies, the initial license may be denied.
E. The initial licensing survey of a CRC shall be an announced survey. Follow-up surveys to the initial licensing surveys are unannounced surveys.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5313

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 41:105 (January 2015).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 28:2180.14.