La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8707

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

Section I-8707 - Initial Licensure Application Process

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

1. a completed ABI facility licensure application and the non-refundable licensing fee as established by statute;

2. the type of facility or facilities the applicant intends to operate (residential, community or outpatient);

3. a copy of the approval letter of the architectural facility plans from the entity/office designated by the department to review and approve healthcare facilities architectural and licensing plans (residential);

4. a copy of the on-site inspection report with approval for occupancy by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) (residential and outpatient only);

5. a copy of the health inspection report with approval of occupancy from the Office of Public Health (OPH) (residential and outpatient only);

6. a copy of a statewide criminal background check conducted by the Louisiana State Police, or its authorized agent, on all owners;

7. proof of financial viability as evidenced by one of the following:

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 equal to $100,000 or the cost of three months of operation, whichever is less;

8. proof of general and professional liability insurance of at least $300,000;

9. proof of workers compensation insurance;

10. if applicable, clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) certificate;

11. disclosure of ownership and control information;

12. a readable 11x17 minimum copy floor sketch of the premises to be licensed, including room usage and dimensions (residential and outpatient only);

13. the days and hours of operation (outpatient only);

14. a copy of the articles of organization or articles of incorporation;

15. any other documentation or information required by the department for licensure.

B. If the initial licensing packet is incomplete, the department will notify the applicant of the missing information and the deadline to submit the additional requested information. If the additional requested information is not submitted to the department within 90 days of notification, the application will be closed. Once an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming an ABI facility shall submit a new initial licensing packet with a new initial licensing fee to start the initial licensing process.

C. Once the initial licensing application has been approved by LDH, the ABI facility applicant shall notify LDH of readiness for an initial survey. If an applicant fails to notify LDH of readiness for an initial survey within 90 days of approval of the application, the application will be closed.

1. After an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming an ABI facility shall submit a new initial licensing packet with a new initial licensing fee to start the initial licensing process.

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

E. When issued, the initial ABI facility license shall specify the number of beds, if applicable (residential facility only) and the type(s) of service.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8707

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 432167 (11/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.31-40.