New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 800 - RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY RULES
Part He-P 802 - RULES FOR HOSPITALS
Section He-P 802.09 - Inspections

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 802.09

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) For the purpose of determining compliance with RSA 151 and He-P 802, as authorized by RSA 151:6 and RSA 151:6-a, the licensee shall admit and allow any department representative at any time to inspect the following:

(1) The licensed premises;

(2) All programs and services provided by the licensee; and

(3) Any records required by RSA 151 and He-P 802.

(b) The department shall conduct a clinical and life safety code inspection to determine full compliance with RSA 151 and He-P 802, to include a clinical and a life safety inspection, prior to:

(1) The issuance of an initial license;

(2) A change in ownership, except as allowed by He-P 802.08(e) (1) ;

(3) A change in the licensee's physical location;

(4) An increase in the number of beds beyond what is authorized under the license;

(5) Occupation of space after construction, modifications, or structural alterations; or

(6) The renewal of a license, if not deemed under RSA 151:5-b.

(c) In addition to (b) above, the department shall conduct an inspection as necessary to verify the implementation of any POC accepted or issued by the department.

(d) A deficiency report or notice to correct shall be issued when, as a result of any inspection, the department determines that the licensee is in violation of any of the provisions of He-P 802, RSA 151, or any applicable state or federal law, administrative rule, or code.

(e) If deficiencies were cited, the licensee shall submit a POC, in accordance with He-P 802.12(c) within 21 days of the date on the letter that transmits the inspection report.

(f) A written notification of denial shall be sent to an applicant applying for an initial license if it has been determined by the inspection in (b) above that the prospective premises is not in full compliance with RSA 151, He-P 802, or any applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or code.

#2044, eff 6-3-82; ss by #3193, eff 1-28-86, EXPIRED: 1-28-92; ss by #5317, EMERGENCY, eff 1-29-92, EXPIRED 5-28-92

New. #5846, eff 6-22-94, EXPIRED: 6-22-00

New. #9580, eff 10-24-09

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