La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-7213

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

Section I-7213 - Changes in Licensee Information or Personnel

A. A facility license shall be valid only for the person or entity named in the license application and only for the specific geographic address listed on the license application.

B. Any change regarding the facility name, "doing business as" name, mailing address, phone number, or any combination thereof, shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the occurrence. Any change regarding the facility name or "doing business as" name requires a change to the facility license and the required fee for the reissuance of an amended license.

C. Any change regarding the facilitys key administrative personnel shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the change.

1. Key administrative personnel include the administrator, physician/psychiatrist and the registered nurse supervisor.

2. The facilitys notice to the department shall include the individual's:

a. name;

b. facility address;

c. hire date; and

d. qualifications.

D. A change of ownership (CHOW) of the facility shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the change of ownership.

1. The license of a facility is not transferable or assignable. The license of a facility cannot be sold.

2. In the event of a CHOW, the new owner shall submit the legal CHOW document, all documents required for a new license, and the applicable licensing fee. Once all application requirements are completed and approved by the department, a new license shall be issued to the new owner.

3. A facility that is under license suspension, revocation, denial of license renewal or provisional licensure shall not undergo a CHOW.

E. Any request for a duplicate license shall be accompanied by the required fee.

F. A facility that intends to change the physical address of its geographic location is required to have plan review approval, Office of State Fire Marshall approval, Office of Public Health approval, compliance with other applicable licensing requirements, and an on-site licensing survey prior to the facility relocation.

1. Written notice of intent to relocate shall be submitted to the licensing section of the department when plan review request is submitted to the department for approval.

2. The relocation of the facilitys physical address results in a new anniversary date and the full licensing fee shall be paid.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-7213

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 37:1157 (April 2011), Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 4354 (1/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:31-28:37.