Section 212-RICR-10-00-1.4 - Application for Licensure, Renewal, or Change in Licensure Status1.4.1Application for Licensure, Renewal, or Change in Licensure StatusA. To apply for a license, renew an existing license, or remove or replace the provisional or conditional status of a license, an applicant or licensee shall contact the Department's Office of Licensure and Standards. The Office of Licensure and Standards shall provide an applicant or licensee with the appropriate Departmental license forms.B. Application for a license to conduct, maintain or operate a BHO, DDO, or Cognitive Disability Organization shall be made to the Department upon forms provided by the Department and shall contain such information as the Department requires, including but not limited to evidence of ability to comply with any and all applicable Department rules and regulations.C. The Department shall either deny an application or renewal, or shall issue or renew a provisional license, conditional license or license.D. Such license shall be issued to the applicant or licensee for the operation of specific agencies and facilities and shall not be transferable or assignable except with the written approval of the Director.1.4.2Licensed OrganizationsA. An Organization that wishes to provide services shall apply for a License under the relevant Organizational category: 1. Behavioral Healthcare Organization ("BHO").2. Developmental Disability Organization ("DDO").3. Cognitive Disability Organization ("CDO"), which shall also meet all DDO licensing requirements.B. Authorization to provide services to individuals will require meeting approved certification standards by BHDDH. The Department will grant licenses to agencies providing services and to agency premises in which services are delivered. Services may be delivered in the community in accordance with the needs of individuals.212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-10-00-1.4
Adopted effective 1/7/2019