Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 67 - Free-Standing Birth Centers
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section I-6709 - Initial Licensure Application Process

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-6709

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. An initial application for licensing as an FSBC shall be obtained from the department. A completed initial license application packet for an FSBC shall be submitted to, and approved by the department, prior to an applicant providing services.

B. The initial licensing application packet shall include:

1. a completed licensure application and the non-refundable licensing fee as established by statute;

2. a copy of the approval letter(s) of the architectural and licensing facility plans from the OSFM and any other office/entity designated by the department to review and approve the center's architectural and licensing plan review;

3. a copy of the on-site inspection report with approval for occupancy by the OSFM, if applicable;

4. a copy of the on-site health inspection report with approval for occupancy from the Office of Public Health (OPH);

5. proof of each insurance coverage as follows:
a. general liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence;

b. worker's compensation insurance as required by state law;

c. professional liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence/$300,000 per annual aggregate, or proof of self-insurance of at least $100,000, along with proof of enrollment as a qualified healthcare provider with the Louisiana Patient's Compensation Fund (PCF). If the FSBC is not enrolled in the PCF, professional liability limits shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 per annual aggregate; and
i. Repealed.

d. the LDH HSS shall specifically be identified as the certificate holder on any policies and any certificates of insurance issued as proof of insurance by the insurer or producer (agent);

6. proof of financial viability which entails:
a. a line of credit issued from a federally insured, licensed lending institution in the amount of at least $25,000; or

b. verification of sufficient assets equal to $25,000 or the cost of three months of operation, whichever is less;

7. disclosure of ownership and control information;

8. the usual and customary days and hours of operation;

9. an organizational chart and names, including position titles, of key administrative personnel and governing body;

10. fiscal intermediary, if applicable;

11. secretary of state's articles of incorporation;

12. clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) certificate or CLIA certificate of waiver, if applicable;

13. an 8.5 by 11-inch mapped floor plan; and

14. any other documentation or information required by the department for licensure.

C. If the initial licensing packet is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified of the missing information, and shall have 90 days from receipt of the notification to submit the additional requested information. If the additional requested information is not submitted to the department within 90 days, the application shall be closed. If an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming an FSBC shall be required to submit a new initial licensing application packet with the required fee to start the initial licensing process.

D. Once the initial licensing application packet has been approved by the department, notification of such approval shall be forwarded to the applicant. Within 90 days of receipt of the approval of the application, the applicant shall notify the department that the FSBC is ready and is requesting an initial licensing survey. If an applicant fails to notify the department within 90 days, the initial licensing application shall be closed. After an initial licensing application is closed, an applicant who is still interested in becoming a licensed FSBC shall be required to submit a new initial licensing packet with the required fee to start the initial licensing process.

E. Applicants shall be compliant with applicable federal, state, departmental or local statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and fees before the FSBC will be issued an initial license to operate.

F. Fire Protection. All FSBCs required to be licensed by the law shall comply with the rules, established fire protection standards and enforcement policies as promulgated by the OSFM. It shall be the primary responsibility of the OSFM to determine if applicants are complying with those requirements. No license shall be issued to an applicant seeking licensure after the effective date of the promulgation of this rule or license renewed without the applicant furnishing a certificate from the OSFM stating that the applicant is complying with its provisions.

G. Sanitation and Client Safety. All FSBCs required to be licensed by the law shall comply with the Rules, Sanitary Code and enforcement policies as promulgated by the Office of Public Health (OPH). It shall be the primary responsibility of the OPH to determine if applicants are complying with those requirements. No initial license shall be issued to an applicant seeking licensure or license renewal after the effective date of the promulgation of this rule without the applicant furnishing a certificate from the OPH stating that the applicant is complying with its provisions.

H. For those existing facilities that get a conditional certificate from OPH/OSFM, a provisional license may be issued to the applicant if the OPH or the OSFM issues the applicant a conditional certificate.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180.21-2180.28.

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