Rule 24-2-7.3 - Changes to be Reported to DMHFollowing certification, changes affecting the governing and/or operation of services must be reported in writing to the Division of Certification. Anticipated changes must be reported within 48 hours of the agency's determination to implement the change. Changes not anticipated must be reported within 48 hours of the agency being notified of the unanticipated change. Failure to report any changes described in this section may result in probation, suspension, or termination.
A. Examples of significant changes that must be reported to DMH before they occur include, but are not limited to: 1. Changes in the governing authority, executive, and key leadership.2. Changes in ownership or sponsorship.3. Changes in staffing that would affect certification status.4. Changes in the name(s) and/or service location(s) (new locations must be approved by DMH prior to service provision).5. Requests for changes in the certified capacity which is specified on the DMH certificate (for certification purposes, requests for a capacity change are subject to DMH approval).6. Changes in service scope (such as major components of a service, age ranges, and/or the population served, etc.).7. Major alterations to buildings which house the service location(s).8. Changes in operating hours.9. Discontinuation of a service/support or program which is certified by DMH.B. Examples of significant changes that must be reported as soon as they occur include, but are not limited to:1. Termination of operation (closure) for a period of one (1) day or more due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.2. Termination or resignation of the governing authority member(s), Executive Officer, and/or key leadership.3. Litigation that may affect service provision.4. A sanction/disciplinary action by a professional organization.5. Termination of lease or eviction.C. Depending on the nature of the reported change, submission of an application for the change may be required by DMH; any such application required for this purpose will be held to the timelines pertaining to applications for adding a service/support, program, or modifying an existing program.