Section He-P 815.08 - ICF/IID Requirements for Organizational Changes(a) The ICF/IID shall provide the department with written notice at least 30 days prior to changes in any of the following:(5) Number of beds authorized under the current license; or(b) The ICF/IID shall complete and submit a new application and obtain a new or revised license, license certificate, or both, as applicable, prior to operating, for: (1) A change in ownership;(2) A change in the physical location;(3) An increase in the number of beds authorized under the current license; or(4) A change in services.(c) When there is a change in address without a change in location, the ICF/IID shall provide the department with a copy of the notification from the local, state, or federal agency that requires the address change.(d) When there is a change in the name, the ICF/IID shall submit to the department a copy of the certificate of amendment from the New Hampshire secretary of state, if applicable.(e) An inspection by the department shall be conducted prior to operation for changes in the following:(1) Ownership, unless the current licensee is in full compliance, in which case an inspection shall be conducted as soon as practical by the department:(2) The physical location;(3) An increase in the number of beds or residents authorized under the current license;(4) A change in licensing classification; or(5) A change that places the facility under a different life safety code occupancy chapter.(f) A new license and license certificate shall be issued for a change in ownership or a change in physical location.(g) A new license and license certificate shall be issued for change of ownership, classification, or physical location.(h) A revised license and license certificate shall be issued for changes in the ICF/IID name or a change in address without a change in physical location.(i) A revised license certificate shall be issued for any of the following:(1) A change of administrator;(2) An increase or decrease in the number of beds;(3) A change in the scope of services provided; or(4) When a waiver has been granted in accordance with He-P 815.10.(j) The ICF/IID shall notify the department in writing when there is a change in administrator or medical director no later than 5 days prior to a change or as soon as practicable in the event of a death or other extenuating circumstances requiring an administrator or medical director change, and provide the department with the following: (1) A resume identifying the name and qualifications of the new administrator or medical director;(2) Copies of applicable licenses, certificates, or both, for the new administrator or medical director;(3) The results of a criminal records check to include results for the state of New Hampshire for the new administrator or medical director; and(4) The results of the criminal attestation as described in He-P 815.17(m)(8).(k) Upon review of the materials submitted in accordance with (j) above, the department shall make a determination as to whether the new administrator or medical director meets the qualifications for the position.(l) If the department determines that the new administrator or medical director does not meet the qualifications, it shall so notify the ICF/IID in writing so that a waiver can be sought or the ICF/IID can search for a qualified candidate.(m) The ICF/IID shall inform the department in writing via e-mail, fax, or mail of any change in the e-mail address as soon as practicable and in no case later than 10 days of the change.(n) The department shall use email as the primary method of contacting the facility in the event of an emergency.(o) A restructuring of an established ICF/IID that does not result in a transfer of the controlling interest of the facility, but which might result in a change in the name of the facility or corporation, shall not constitute a change in ownership and a new license shall not be required.(p) If a licensee chooses to cease the operation of the ICF/IID, the licensee shall submit written notification to the department at least 60 days in advance, which shall include a written closure plan.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 815.08
Derived from Number 10, Filed March 9, 2023, Proposed by #13568, Effective 2/25/2023, Expires 2/25/2033.