Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 85 - Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section I-8511 - Types of Licenses and Expiration Dates

1. Full Initial License. In the event that the initial licensing survey finds that the ICF/DD facility is compliant with all licensing laws and regulations, and is compliant with all other required statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and fees, the department shall issue a full license to the provider. The license shall be valid until the expiration date shown on the license, unless the license is modified, revoked, suspended or terminated.

2. Provisional Initial License. In the event that the initial licensing survey finds that the ICF/DD facility is non-compliant with any licensing laws or regulations or any other required statutes, laws, ordinances, Rules, regulations or fees, the department is authorized to issue a provisional initial license pursuant to the requirements and provisions of these regulations.

3. Full Renewal License. The department may issue a full renewal license to an existing licensed ICF/DD provider which is in substantial compliance with all applicable federal, state, departmental, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, Rules, regulations and fees. The license shall be valid until the expiration date shown on the license, unless the license is modified, revoked, suspended, or terminated.

4. Provisional Renewal License. The department, in its sole discretion, may issue a provisional license to an existing licensed ICF/DD provider for a period not to exceed six months, for the following reasons:

5. When the department issues a provisional license to an existing licensed ICF/DD provider, the provider must submit a plan of correction to DHH for approval, and the provider shall be required to correct all such noncompliance or deficiencies prior to the expiration of the provisional license. The department shall conduct an on-site follow-up survey at the ICF/DD provider prior to the expiration of the provisional license. If that on-site follow-up survey determines that the ICF/DD provider has corrected the deficient practices and has maintained compliance during the period of the provisional license, then the department may issue a full license for the remainder of the year until the anniversary date of the ICF/DD license. If that on-site follow-up survey determines that the ICF/DD provider has not corrected the deficient practices, has not maintained compliance during the period of the provisional license, or if new deficiencies that are a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of a client are cited on the follow-up, the provisional license shall expire. However, at the sole discretion of the department the provisional license may be extended by the department, not to exceed 90 days, in order for the ICF/DD provider to correct the non-compliance or deficiencies.

1. The denial of the license renewal application shall not affect in any manner the license revocation, suspension, or termination.