Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) When the written application for licensure is approved and the building is ready for occupancy, representatives of the Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations of the Department shall conduct a survey of the facility to determine if the facility adheres to the provisions of this chapter.
1. The facility shall be notified in writing of the findings of the survey, including any deficiencies found.
2. When the deficiencies, if any, have been corrected, the facility shall notify the Division, which shall schedule one or more resurveys of the facility prior to occupancy.
(b) A license shall be issued to a facility when the following conditions are met:
1. A preliminary conference to review the conditions for licensure (see N.J.A.C. 8:36-2.2(d)1 through 8) and operation has taken place between the Certificate of Need and Licensing Program and representatives of the facility, who will be advised that the purpose of the conference is to allow the Department to determine the facility's compliance with N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1et seq., and amendments thereto, and the rules pursuant thereto;
2. The initial survey required by N.J.A.C. 8:36-2.4(a)results in a finding of substantial compliance with the requirements of this chapter;
3. The completed licensure application is on file with the Department;
4. The fee for filing of the application has been received by the Department;
5. A copy of the admission agreement is on file with the Department;
6. The applicant has submitted approvals from the local zoning, fire, health, and building authorities, and a copy of the certificate of occupancy or a certificate of continued occupancy that has been issued by the appropriate local authority, to the Certificate of Need and Licensing Program ;
7. Written approvals of the water supply and sewage disposal system from local officials are on file with the Department for any water supply or sewage disposal system not connected to an approved municipal system; and
8. Personnel are employed in accordance with the staffing requirements in this chapter.
(c) No facility shall admit residents to the facility until the facility has the written approval and/or license issued by the Certificate of Need and Licensing Program . Violators of this requirement shall be subject to penalties for operating a facility without a license, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2H-14 and N.J.A.C. 8:43E-1.
(d) Survey visits may be made to a facility at any time by authorized staff of the Department. Such visits may include, but not be limited to, the review of all facility documents and resident records and conferences with residents.
