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 815 - INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ICF/IID)
Section He-P 815.09 - Inspections

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 815.09

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) For the purpose of determining compliance with RSA 151 and He-P 815, 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 ICF/IID; and

(3) Any records required by RSA 151 and He-P 815.

(b) The department shall conduct a clinical and life safety inspection as necessary, to determine full compliance with RSA 151 and He-P 815 prior to:

(1) The issuance of an initial license;

(2) A change in ownership except as allowed under He-P 815.08(e)(1);

(3) A change in the physical location of the ICF/IID;

(4) A relocation within the facility;

(5) A change in the life safety code occupancy chapter the facility is licensed under;

(6) An increase in the number of beds;

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

(8) The renewal of a non-certified license.

(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 as part of an annual inspection, or as a follow-up inspection focused on confirming the implementation of a POC.

(d) A statement of findings for clinical inspections or notice to correct for life safety code inspections shall be issued when, as a result of an inspection, the department determines that the ICF/IID is in violation of any of the provisions of He-P 815, RSA 151, or other federal or state requirement.

(e) If areas of non-compliance were cited in either a notice to correct or a statement of findings, the licensee shall submit a written POC, in accordance with He-P 815.12, within 21 days of the date on the letter that transmits the inspection report.

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