Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1)
Initial application and licensing. In order to obtain an initial nursing
facility license, for a nursing facility which is currently licensed, the
applicant must:
a. Meet all of the rules,
regulations, and standards contained in 481-Chapters 58 and 61. Applicable
exceptions found in rule 481-61.2(135C) shall apply based on the construction
date of the facility.
b. Submit a
letter of intent and a written resume of the resident care program and other
services provided for departmental review and approval;
c. Make application at least 60 days prior to
the change of ownership of the facility on forms provided by the
department;
d. Submit a floor plan
of each floor of the nursing facility, drawn on 81/2- x- 11-inch paper showing
room areas in proportion, room dimensions, room numbers for all rooms,
including bathrooms, and designation of the use to which room will be put and
window and door location;
e. Submit
a photograph of the front and side elevation of the nursing facility;
f. Submit the statutory fee for a nursing
facility license;
g. Meet the
requirements of a nursing facility for which licensure application is
made;
h. Comply with all other
local statutes and ordinances in existence at the time of licensure;
i. Have a certificate signed by the state
fire marshal or deputy state fire marshal as to compliance with fire safety
rules and regulations.
(2) In order to obtain an initial nursing
facility license for a facility not currently licensed as a nursing facility,
the applicant must:
a. Meet all of the rules,
regulations, and standards contained in 481-Chapters 58 and 61. Exceptions
noted in 481-subrule 61.1(2) shall not apply;
b. Submit a letter of intent and a written
resume of the resident care program and other services provided for
departmental review and approval;
c. Make application at least 60 days prior to
the change of ownership of the facility on forms provided by the
department;
d. Submit a floor plan
of each floor of the nursing facility, drawn on 81/2- x 11-inch paper showing
room areas in proportion, room dimensions, room numbers for all rooms,
including bathrooms, and designation of the use to which room will be put and
window and door locations;
e.
Submit a photograph of the front and side elevation of the nursing
facility;
f. Submit the statutory
fee for a nursing facility license;
g. Comply with all other local statutes and
ordinances in existence at the time of licensure;
h. Have a certificate signed by the state
fire marshal or deputy state fire marshal as to compliance with fire safety
rules and regulations.
(3)
Renewal application. In
order to obtain a renewal of the nursing facility license, the applicant must:
a. Submit the completed application form 30
days prior to annual license renewal date of nursing facility
license;
b. Submit the statutory
license fee for a nursing facility with the application for renewal;
c. Have an approved current certificate
signed by the state fire marshal or deputy state fire marshal as to compliance
with fire safety rules and regulations;
d. Submit appropriate changes in the resume
to reflect any changes in the resident care program or other
services.
(4) Licenses
are issued to the person or governmental unit which has responsibility for the
operation of the facility and authority to comply with all applicable statutes,
rules or regulations.
The person or governmental unit must be the owner of the
facility or, if the facility is leased, the lessee.
