Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 1 - Administration
Chapter 10 - Licensing, Certification, and Approvals
Article 5 - General Variance Procedures
7 AAC 10.9505 - General variance

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 10.9505

Current through August 30, 2024

(a) Subject to 7 AAC 10.9500(b) (2) and (3), and (b) of this section, the department may grant a general variance if

(1) the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 10.9500 - 7 AAC 10.9515 are met;

(2) an alternative means, acceptable to the department, satisfies the purpose of the requirement for which the variance is sought; and

(3) the health, safety, and welfare of recipients of services are protected.

(b) The department may grant an assisted living home a general variance from a requirement of AS 47.32, 7 AAC 75, or this chapter to allow the home to

(1) meet the goals of AS 47.32, 7 AAC 75, and this chapter in a way that differs from the methods set out in AS 47.32, 7 AAC 75, or this chapter;

(2) promote aging in place to minimize the need for a resident to move from the home; or

(3) integrate mentally, developmentally, and physically disabled residents into the community to reach their highest level of functioning.

Authority:AS 18.05.010

AS 18.05.040

AS 44.29.020

AS 47.14.120

AS 47.32.010

AS 47.32.030

AS 47.32.130

AS 47.32.140

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