La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-6807

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

Section I-6807 - Initial Licensure Application Process

A. An initial application for licensing as an ARCP shall be obtained from the department. A completed initial license application packet for an ARCP shall be submitted to and approved by the department prior to an applicant providing ARCP services. An applicant shall submit a completed initial licensing packet to the department, which shall include:

1. a completed ARCP license application and the appropriate non-refundable licensing fee as established by statute;

2. a copy of the on-site inspection report with approval for occupancy by the OSFM;

3. a copy of the health inspection report from the OPH;

4. a copy of criminal background checks on all owners;

5. proof of financial viability which entails:

a. verification of sufficient assets equal to $100,000 or the cost of three months of operation, whichever is less; or

b. a letter of credit issued from a federally insured, licensed lending institution in the amount of at least $100,000 or the cost of three months of operation, whichever is less;

6. proof of general liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence;

7. proof of worker's compensation insurance as required by state law;

8. proof of professional liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence/$300,000 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):

a. if the ARCP is self-insured and is not enrolled in the PCF, professional liability limits shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 per annual aggregate.

NOTE: repealed

9. proof that the LDH/HSS is specifically identified as the certificate holder on any policies and any certificates of insurance issued as proof of insurance by the insurer or producer (agent);

10. if applicable, a clinical laboratory improvements (CLIA) certificate or a CLIA certificate of waiver;

11. a completed disclosure of ownership and control information form;

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

13. the days and hours of operation;

14. a copy of the letter approving architectural plans from the OSFM;

15. the organizational chart of the ARCP; and

16. any documentation or information required by the department for licensure.

B. If the initial licensing packet is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the missing information and shall have 90 days to submit the additional requested information. If the additional requested information is not submitted to the department within 90 days, the application will be closed. After an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming an ARCP must submit a new initial licensing packet with a new initial licensing fee to start the initial licensing process.

C. Once the initial licensing application packet has been approved by the department, the ARCP applicant shall notify the department of readiness for an initial licensing survey within 90 days. If an applicant fails to notify the department of readiness for an initial licensing survey within 90 days of approval, the initial licensing application shall be closed. After an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming an ARCP must submit a new initial licensing packet with a new initial licensing fee to start the initial licensing process.

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

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6807

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 41:1088 (June 2015), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 471497 (10/1/2021), Amended LR 4969 (1/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2166.1-2166.8.