La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-7229

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

Section I-7229 - Temporary Inactivation of Licensed FSTRA Beds Due to Major Alterations

A. A FSTRA which is undergoing major alterations to its physical plant may request a temporary inactivation of a certain number of licensed beds providing that:

1. The FSTRA submits a written request to the licensing agency of the department seeking temporary inactivation of a certain number of its licensed bed capacity. Such written request shall include the following:

a. that the FSTRA has experienced or will experience a temporary interruption in the provisions of services to its licensed bed capacity as a result of major alterations;

b. an attestation that the renovations are the sole causal factor in the request for temporary inactivation of a certain number of its licensed beds;

c. the anticipated start date of the temporary inactivation of a certain number of licensed beds;

d. the anticipated end date of the temporary inactivation of a certain number of licensed beds; and

e. the number of licensed beds requested to be inactivated temporarily;

2. the FSTRA ensures the health, safety and welfare of each client during the major alterations; and

3. the FSTRA continues to provide, and each client continues to receive, the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the clients highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with each clients comprehensive assessment and plan of care.

B. Upon receiving a completed written request for temporary inactivation of a certain number of the licensed bed capacity of a FSTRA, the department shall issue a notice of temporary inactivation of a certain number of the FSTRAs licensed beds.

C. No change of ownership in the FSTRA shall occur until such FSTRA has completed the major alterations and has resumed operating at prior approved licensed bed capacity.

D. Upon completion of the major alterations and receiving a completed written request to reinstate the number of licensed beds of a FSTRA, the department may conduct a physical environment survey. If the FSTRA meets the requirements for licensure and the requirements under this Subsection, the department may issue a notice of reinstatement of the FSTRAs licensed bed capacity.

NOTE: The licensed bed capacity after major alterations are completed shall not exceed the licensed bed capacity of the FSTRA at the time of the request to temporarily inactivate a certain number of its licensed bed capacity prior to renovations.

E. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to a FSTRA which has voluntarily surrendered its license and ceased operation.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-7229

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 4360 (1/1/2017).

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