New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-M - Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Chapter He-M 1000 - HOUSING
Part He-M 1002 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Section He-M 1002.11 - Emergency Certification Process

(a) A proposed or existing community residence may request an emergency certificate from the department if the following applies:

(b) A proposed or existing community residence shall apply by completing and submitting the application form entitled "Emergency Certification for Community Residence - 3 or Fewer Beds," incorporated by reference in He-M 1002.19(b) 1, within 7 days of the individual moving into the residence, and shall submit with the form a current floor plan of the community residence.

(c) If applicable, the executive director of the responsible CMHP shall provide a statement signed and dated that verifies that appropriate staff have determined that the home meets the requirements of He-M 1002 and He-M 1202.

(d) The department shall deny a request for emergency certification if the provider agency does not meet the requirements in (a) through (c) above.

(e) The start date of the emergency certification shall not be more than 7 days from the receipt of the emergency application by the department.

(f) Emergency certification shall be issued for 45 days from the start date upon receipt by the office of legal and regulatory services of a completed and signed application pursuant to (b) and (c) above.

(g) An emergency certification issued pursuant to (f) above shall be extended for an additional 45 days for a community residence that:

(h) Only one request for an extension to an emergency certificate shall be granted.

(i) A community residence operating under an emergency certification that seeks to continue operation shall apply for certification in accordance with He-M 1002.09.