La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-6719

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

Section I-6719 - Deemed Status

A. A licensed FSBC may request deemed status once the center becomes accredited by an LDH authorized accreditation organization, or if the applicant has achieved accreditation prior to initial licensure and becomes licensed.

B. The department may approve the deemed status request and accept accreditation in lieu of periodic licensing surveys when the provider provides documentation to the department that shows:

1. the accreditation is current and was obtained through an LDH authorized accreditation organization;

2. all FSBC services provided under the FSBC license are accredited; and

3. the accrediting organization's findings.

C. If deemed status is approved, accreditation will be accepted as evidence of satisfactory compliance with this Chapter in lieu of conducting periodic re-licensure surveys. Accreditation will not replace annual renewal of licensure. The FSBC shall annually apply to renew the provider license and meet licensure requirements.

D. To maintain deemed status, the center shall submit a copy of current accreditation documentation with its annual license renewal application.

E. The department may conduct unannounced complaint investigations on all FSBCs including those with deemed status.

F. The department may rescind deemed status and conduct a licensing survey for the following:

1. a valid complaint is received within the preceding 12 months;

2. the FSBC begins offering additional services;

3. a CHOW occurs;

4. a provisional license has been issued within the preceding 12-month period;

5. deficiencies have been identified within the preceding 12-month period that placed clients at risk for harm;

6. a treatment or service results in death or serious injury; or

7. a change in geographic location occurs.

G. The center shall notify HSS upon change in accreditation status within two business days.

H. The department shall rescind deemed status when the center loses its accreditation.

I. An FSBC approved for deemed status is subject to and shall comply with all provisions of this Chapter, except §6709.F and §6709 G

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6719

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987), Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 482112 (8/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180.21-2180.28.