048-13 Wyo. Code R. §§ 13-5 - Licensing
(a) Licensing requirements. The Office of
Health Quality has been authorized to issue licenses to ICF/MRs and has
established a system of licensure to comply with minimum requirements for the
purpose of protecting the health, welfare and safety of clients receiving this
type of service.
(b) Licensing
procedure.
(i) For an initial license to be
issued the Office of Health Quality shall receive:
(A) A completed application form as supplied
by the Office of Health Quality.
(B) The required licensure fee as outlined in
Chapter 1, Rules and Regulations for Health Care Facilities Licensure Fees. The
check or money order shall be made payable to the Treasurer, State of
Wyoming.
(C) Demonstrated
compliance with the requirements for licensure as required in paragraph (c) of
this section. This documentation shall be available to the Office of Health
Quality following the onsite survey.
(D) The effective date of the initial license
shall be:
(1) The date of the survey, if
there are no deficiencies, or
(2)
If deficiencies exist, the date that a plan of correction is
approved.
(E) The length
of the license shall be from the effective date of the license until the next
June 30th.
(ii) For
renewal of a full license for one year beginning July
1st, and unless suspended, or revoked, shall expire
on June 30th of the following year, the Office of
Health Quality shall receive:
(A) A completed
application form by the date requested in the cover letter.
(B) The license fee as required in paragraph
(b) of this section.
(C)
Demonstrated compliance with the requirements for licensure as required in
paragraph (c) of this section. This documentation is maintained on file at the
Office of Health Quality following the onsite surveys.
(c) Requirements for licensure.
The Office of Health Quality shall take into consideration:
(i) The ICF/MR shall be in conformity with
all laws and standards relating to communicable and reportable diseases as
promulgated by the Department of Health, Division of Public Health.
(ii) The existing deficiencies that may
create a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the clients.
(iii) The agency shall correct existing
deficiencies.
(iv) There shall be
adequate policies and procedures in place to guide operations.
(v) All applicants for initial licensure
shall be reviewed by the Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities
Division. The Division shall determine whether there is or is not a valid need
for the new service and suitability of the applicant to provide this service.
The Division shall forward written justification to the Office of Health
Quality which states whether there is or is not a valid need for the new
service.
(d) Transfer of
license.
(i) No license granted shall be
assignable or transferrable. A license shall apply only to the ICF/MR described
in the license application.
(A) Whenever
ownership of an ICF/MR is transferred from the individual or entity named in
the license application to any other individual or entity, written notification
of change of ownership shall be made to the Office of Health Quality. The
transferee shall notify the Office of Health Quality of the transfer and apply
for a new license.
(1) The transferor shall
notify the Office of Health Quality at least thirty (30) days prior to the
final transfer.
(I) Any license
granted to the transferee shall be subject to the plan of correction submitted
by the previous owner as approved by the Office of Health Quality.
(ii) If the ICF/MRs
name or address is changed, the Office of Health Quality shall be advised in
writing and a new license shall be issued upon receipt of the licensure fee and
application.
(e)
Conditions for revoking a license.
(i) Denial
of application - revocation of license.
(A)
An application for license may be denied or a previously issued license may be
revoked for noncompliance with minimum standards as herein set forth when
noncompliance jeopardizes the health, safety or welfare of clients.
(ii) Hearings.
(A) Any ICF/MR aggrieved by a decision of the
Office of Health Quality may request a hearing by submitting a written request
within ten (10) days of the receipt date of the notice of adverse
action.
(B) Except in matters
concerned with the spread of communicable disease as required in sections
(c)(i), the Senior Management Consultant of the Office of Health Quality shall
present the preliminary decisions and reasons to the aggrieved ICF/MR and
provide an opportunity for a hearing (if such is requested within the
appropriate time frame).
(1) In matters
concerned with the spread of communicable disease, the Wyoming State Health
Officer shall present the preliminary decisions and reasons to the parties
concerned and provide an opportunity for a hearing (if such is requested within
the appropriate time frame).
(C) Hearings requested under the terms of
these rules and regulations shall be held by the Office of Health Quality in
accordance with the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act at
W.S. §
16-3-113, and with the contested case rules
and regulations of the Wyoming Department of Health.
(f) Posting of license.
(i) The current license issued by the Office
of Health Quality shall be displayed in a public area within the
ICF/MR.
(g) Survey of
the ICF/MR.
(i) Shall be arranged by the
Office of Health Quality through its duly authorized officers, agents, or
consultants. The survey shall be made unannounced and at periodic intervals
dependant on the results of the previous survey and funding. All records of the
ICF/MR shall be made available to the surveyor.
(h) Requirements of the Office of Health
Quality.
(i) The Office of Health Quality
shall provide each ICF/MR with:
(A) A copy of
the list of deficiencies found, if any; and
(B) A copy of these rules and regulations.
(i) Voluntary
closure
(i) If an ICF/MR voluntarily ceases
to operate, it shall notify the Office of Health Quality in writing at least
thirty working days prior to the closure.
(ii) Five working days after closure, the
ICF/MR shall return its license to the Office of Health Quality.
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