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-8513 - Changes in Licensee Information or Personnel

A. An ICF/DD license shall be valid only for the person or entity named in the license application and only for the specific geographic address listed on the license application.

B. Any changes regarding the ICF/DD's facility name, "doing business as" name, mailing address, phone number, or any combination thereof, shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the change.

C. Any change regarding the provider's key administrative personnel shall be reported in writing to DHH within five days of the change.

D. A change of ownership (CHOW) of the ICF/DD shall be reported in writing to the department within five days of the change of ownership. The license of the ICF/DD is not transferable or assignable; the license of an ICF/DD cannot be sold. In the event of a CHOW, the new owner shall submit the legal CHOW document, all documents required for a new license, and the applicable licensing fee. Once all application requirements are completed and approved by the department, a new license shall be issued to the new owner.

E. If the ICF/DD provider changes its name without a change in ownership, the ICF/DD provider shall report such change to DHH in writing five days prior to the change. The change in the ICF/DD provider name requires a change to the provider's license and payment of the applicable fee.

F. Any request for a duplicate license must be accompanied by the applicable fee.

G. An ICF/DD provider that intends to change the physical address of its geographic location is required to have plan review approval, Office of the State Fire Marshal approval, Office of Public Health approval, compliance with other applicable licensing requirements, and an on-site licensing survey prior to the relocation of the facility. The relocation of the facility's physical address results in a new anniversary date and the full licensing fee shall be paid. Written notice of intent to relocate must be submitted to the licensing section of the department when plan review request is submitted to the department for approval.

H. Any ICF/DD provider who intends to renovate its facility is required to have plan review approval prior to renovation and an on-site licensing survey after renovation of the facility is complete. Written notice of intent to renovate shall be submitted to the licensing section of the department when plan review request is submitted to the department for approval.