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MO Rev Stat § 197.415 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.415 - License issued or renewed, requirements.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   197.415. License issued or renewed, requirements. — 1. The department shall review the applications and shall issue a license to applicants who have complied with the requirements of sections 197.400 to 197.475 and have received approval of the department.  2. A license shall be renewed annually upon approval of the department when the following conditions have been met:  (1) The application for renewal is accompanied by a six-hundred-dollar license fee;  (2) The home health agency is in compliance with the requirements established pursuant to the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 as evidenced by a survey inspection by the department which shall occur at least every thirty-six months for agencies that have been in operation thirty-six consecutive months from initial inspection. The frequency of inspections for agencies in operation at least thirty-six consecutive months from the initial inspection shall be determined by such factors as number of complaints received and changes in management, supervision or ownership. The frequency of each survey inspection for any agency in operation less than thirty-six consecutive months from the initial inspection shall occur and be conducted at least every twelve months;  (3) The application is accompanied by a statement of any changes in the information previously filed with the department pursuant to section 197.410.  3. Each license shall be issued only for the home health agency listed in the application. Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the main offices of the licensed home health agency.  4. In lieu of any survey required by sections 197.400 to 197.475, the department may accept in whole or in part written reports of the survey of any state or federal agency, or of any professional accrediting agency, if such survey:  (1) Is comparable in scope and method to the department's surveys; and  (2) Is conducted within one year of initial application or within thirty-six months for the renewal of the home health license as required by subdivision (2) of subsection 2 of this section. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 4, subsecs. 1, 2, 3, A.L. 1997 H.B. 643 merged with S.B. 373)
MO Rev Stat § 197.416 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.416 - Out-of-state applicants for licensure, compliance history may be requested.

Effective - 28 Aug 2003   197.416. Out-of-state applicants for licensure, compliance history may be requested. — Whenever the department is inspecting a home health agency in response to an application from an applicant located outside of Missouri not previously licensed by the department, the department may request from the applicant the past five years compliance history of all home health agencies owned by the applicant located outside of this state. ­­-------- (L. 2003 S.B. 556 & 311)
MO Rev Stat § 197.420 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.420 - License not transferable or assignable on sale or transfer of ownership — new application, requirement — temporary license, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.420. License not transferable or assignable on sale or transfer of ownership — new application, requirement — temporary license, when. — A license shall not be transferable or assignable. When a home health agency is sold or ownership or management is transferred, or the corporate legal organization status is substantially changed, the license of the agency shall be voided and a new license obtained. Application for a new license shall be made to the department in writing, at least ninety days prior to the effective date of the sale, transfer, or change in corporate status. The application for a new license shall be on the same form, containing the same information required for an original license, and shall be accompanied by a license fee of six hundred dollars. The department may issue a temporary operating permit for the continuation of the operation of the home health agency for a period of not more than ninety days pending the survey inspection and the final disposition of the application. The department shall require all licensed home health agencies to submit statistical reports. The content, format, and frequency of such reports shall be determined by the department with council approval. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 4, subsec. 4)
MO Rev Stat § 197.425 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.425 - Survey inspections by department, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.425. Survey inspections by department, when. — In addition to the survey inspection required for licensing or license renewal, the department may make other survey inspections during normal business hours. Each home health agency shall allow the department or its authorized representatives to enter upon its premises during normal business hours for the purpose of conducting the survey inspection. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 5)
MO Rev Stat § 197.430 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.430 - Report on survey, list of deficiencies, content — plan of correction filed with department — resurvey and administrative review procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.430. Report on survey, list of deficiencies, content — plan of correction filed with department — resurvey and administrative review procedure. — After completion of each department survey, a written report of the findings with respect to compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 and the standards established hereunder as well as a list of deficiencies found shall be prepared. A copy of the report and the list of deficiencies found shall be served upon the home health agency within fifteen business days following the survey inspection. The list of deficiencies shall specifically state the statute or rule which the home health agency is alleged to have violated. If the home health agency acknowledges the deficiencies found by the survey inspection, the home health agency shall inform the department of the time necessary for compliance and shall file a plan of correction with the department. If the home health agency does not acknowledge the deficiencies, it may request a resurvey by the department. If, after the resurvey, the home health agency still does not agree with the findings of the department, it may seek a review of the findings of the department by the administrative hearing commission. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 6)
MO Rev Stat § 197.435 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.435 - Complaint procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.435. Complaint procedure. — Any person wishing to make a complaint against a home health agency licensed under the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 may file the complaint in writing with the department setting forth the details and facts supporting the complaint. If the department determines the charges are sufficient to warrant a hearing to determine whether the license of the home health agency should be suspended or revoked, the department shall fix a time and place for a hearing and require the home health agency to appear and defend against the complaint. A copy of the complaint shall be given to the home health agency at the time it is notified of the hearing. The notice of the hearing shall be given at least twenty days prior to the date of the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by the administrative hearing commission in accordance with the provisions of chapter 621. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 7)
MO Rev Stat § 197.440 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.440 - Refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of license, grounds — right to administrative review.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.440. Refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of license, grounds — right to administrative review. — 1. The department shall refuse to issue or shall suspend or shall revoke the license of any home health agency for failure to comply with any provision of sections 197.400 to 197.475 or with any rule or standard of the department adopted under the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 or for obtaining the license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts.  2. Any home health agency which has been refused a license or which has had its license revoked or suspended by the department may seek a review of the department's action by the administrative hearing commission. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 8)
MO Rev Stat § 197.445 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.445 - Rules and regulations, procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   197.445. Rules and regulations, procedure. — 1. The department may adopt reasonable rules and standards necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.477. The rules and standards adopted shall not be less than the standards established by the federal government for home health agencies under Title XVIII of the Federal Social Security Act. The reasonable rules and standards shall be initially promulgated within one year of September 28, 1983.  2. The rules and standards adopted by the department pursuant to the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.477 shall apply to all health services covered by sections 197.400 to 197.477 rendered to any patient being served by a home health agency regardless of source of payment for the service, patient's condition, or place of residence, at which the home health services are ordered by the physician or podiatrist. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of sections 197.400 to 197.477 shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 9, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3, A.L. 1997 H.B. 642)
MO Rev Stat § 197.450 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.450 - Home health services advisory council — members — terms, qualifications — appointment — vacancies — expenses.

Effective - 28 Aug 2002   197.450. Home health services advisory council — members — terms, qualifications — appointment — vacancies — expenses. — 1. There is hereby created the "Home Health Services Advisory Council", which shall guide, advise and make recommendations to the department relating to the rules and standards adopted and the implementation and administration of sections 197.400 to 197.475.  2. Members of the council shall be residents of this state. The council shall consist of members who shall serve for a term of three years. No member may serve more than two successive full terms. One member of the council shall be a representative of the department, and such member shall serve as chairman of the council. Three members shall be citizens selected from the state at large and shall have no connection with any home health agency. Five members shall be representatives of home health agencies and one of these five members shall be selected from each of the following types of home health agencies:  (1) Public sponsored home health agencies;  (2) Institutional sponsored home health agencies;  (3) Voluntary nonprofit home health agencies;  (4) Private nonprofit home health agencies; and  (5) For-profit home health agencies.  3. All members of the council shall be appointed by the director of the department. The term of office of each member shall be for three years or until his successor is appointed; except that, of the members first appointed, three shall be selected for one year, three shall be selected for two years, and three shall be selected for three years. Before a member's term expires, the director of the department shall appoint a successor to assume his duties on the expiration of his predecessor's term. A vacancy in the office of a member shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.  4. The council shall meet not less than quarterly each year at a place, day and hour determined by the council. The council may also meet at such other times and places as may be designated by the chairman, or upon the request of the majority of the other members of the council.  5. Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed, subject to appropriations, for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 10, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1953)
MO Rev Stat § 197.455 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.455 - Injunctions, venue.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.455. Injunctions, venue. — The department may file an action in the circuit court for the county in which any home health agency alleged to be violating the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 resides or may be found for an injunction to restrain the home health agency from continuing the violation. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 11)
MO Rev Stat § 197.460 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.460 - Exempt persons and religious organizations.

Effective - 01 Jan 1991   197.460. Exempt persons and religious organizations. — 1. The provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 shall not apply to individuals who personally provide one or more home health services if such persons are not under the direct control and doing work for and employed by a home health agency.  2. The provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 shall not apply to any person or organization conducting a home health agency by and for the adherents of any recognized church or religious denomination or sect for the purpose of providing services for the care or treatment of the sick or infirm who depend upon prayer or spiritual means for healing in the practice of the religion of such church or religious denomination or sect.  3. The provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 shall not apply to any person or other entity which provides services pursuant to subdivision (19)* of subsection 1 of section 208.152 or provides in-home services pursuant to subdivision (18) of subsection 2 of section 192.2000.  ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 12, A.L. 1990 S.B. 524)  Effective 1-1-91  *Statutory reference to "subdivision (18)" changed to "subdivision (19)" in accordance with section 3.060 based on renumbering within section 208.152 in H.B. 1516, 2018.
MO Rev Stat § 197.465 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.465 - Funds to be deposited in general revenue.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.465. Funds to be deposited in general revenue. — All funds received by the department under the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of general revenue. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 13)
MO Rev Stat § 197.470 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.470 - Reports or investigations open to public, exception — requests for material, procedure, fee.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.470. Reports or investigations open to public, exception — requests for material, procedure, fee. — All reports or documents collected by the department, or findings and decisions made by the department, under the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475, unless declared to be a confidential record under any other provision of law, shall be available to public inspection upon written request. The material requested shall be made available within thirty days after receipt of the request. The department may charge a reasonable fee for the copying of any material. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 14)
MO Rev Stat § 197.475 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.475 - Violations, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1983   197.475. Violations, penalty. — Any person who violates any of the provisions of sections 197.400 to 197.475 is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided by law. ­­-------- (L. 1983 H.B. 51 § 15)
MO Rev Stat § 197.477 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.477 - Reports of inspections by department of health and senior services may be available to public, when — certain information to remain confidential.

Effective - 04 May 1988   197.477. Reports of inspections by department of health and senior services may be available to public, when — certain information to remain confidential. — Upon the completion of the final report of an inspection or evaluation of a health facility or agency or any part thereof pursuant to sections 190.235 to 190.249, sections 197.010 to 197.120, sections 197.200 to 197.240, or sections 197.400 to 197.475, including any amendments thereto which may hereinafter be enacted by the general assembly or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, the department of health and senior services may disclose to the public reports of the inspections or evaluations showing the standards by which the inspections or evaluations were conducted, whether such standards were met, and, if such standards were not met, in what manner they were not met and how the facility proposed to correct or did correct the deficiencies. All other information whatsoever, including information and reports submitted to the department of health and senior services by governmental agencies and recognized accrediting organizations in whole or in part for licensure purposes pursuant to sections 190.235 to 190.249, sections 197.010 to 197.120, sections 197.200 to 197.240, or sections 197.400 to 197.475, collected during such inspections or evaluations or information which is derived as a result of such inspections or evaluations shall be confidential and shall be disclosed only to the person or organization which is the subject of the inspection or evaluation or a representative thereof. ­­-------- (L. 1988 H.B. 1134 § 2)  Effective 5-4-88
MO Rev Stat § 197.478 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.478 - Home health agency information to be provided on department internet website.

Effective - 28 Aug 2003   197.478. Home health agency information to be provided on department internet website. — 1. The department of health and senior services shall provide through their internet website:  (1) The most recent survey of all home health agencies and any such findings of deficiencies and the effect the deficiency would have on such agencies. If such survey is in dispute, the survey shall not be posted on the website until the agency's dispute has been resolved and the department shall, upon request of the home health agency, post the agency's response;  (2) The home health agency's proposed plan of correction;  (3) A link to the federal website that provides a summary of home health agency surveys conducted over the last three years; and  (4) Information on how to obtain a copy of a complete home health agency survey conducted over the last three years.  2. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the department to post any information on its internet website that is prohibited from disclosure pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, as amended. ­­-------- (L. 2003 S.B. 556 & 311)
MO Rev Stat § 197.480 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.480 - In-home health care providers, transfer of assets or bequests, rebuttable presumption of undue influence, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   197.480. In-home health care providers, transfer of assets or bequests, rebuttable presumption of undue influence, when. — There shall be a rebuttable presumption of undue influence for any transfer of assets or bequest or devise to the benefit of any in-home health care provider who is not related to the grantor within the third degree of consanguinity. Such presumption shall not apply to reasonable payments for services rendered nor to transfers of less than five percent of the assets of the grantor. ­­-------- (L. 2004 H.B. 1511 § 1)
MO Rev Stat § 197.500 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.500 - Employee disqualification list to be maintained.

Effective - 28 Aug 2003   197.500. Employee disqualification list to be maintained. — 1. The department shall maintain an employee disqualification list and place on the employee disqualification list the names of any persons who are or who have been employed by any entity licensed pursuant to this chapter and who have been finally determined by the department pursuant to section 192.2490 to have knowingly or recklessly abused or neglected a patient. For the purpose of this section, "abuse" and "neglect" shall have the same meanings as such terms are defined in section 198.006. For purposes of this section only, "knowingly" and "recklessly" shall have the meanings that are ascribed to them in this section. A person acts "knowingly" with respect to the person's conduct when a reasonable person should be aware of the result caused by his or her conduct. A person acts "recklessly" when the person consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the person's conduct will result in serious physical injury and such disregard constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in the situation.   2. The department shall compile and maintain an employee disqualification list in the same manner as the employee disqualification list compiled and maintained by the department pursuant to section 192.2490.  ­­-------- (L. 2003 S.B. 556 & 311)
MO Rev Stat § 197.700 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.700 - Medical staff membership to be considered on individual basis, discrimination prohibited.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   197.700. Medical staff membership to be considered on individual basis, discrimination prohibited. — In the selection of medical staff members licensed under chapter 334, no medical staff bylaws, departmental bylaws or hospital licensed under this chapter shall discriminate against any practitioner of the healing arts who holds a license to practice medicine and surgery in this state for reasons based solely upon the practitioner's branch of the healing arts or the school or health care facility in which the practitioner received medical schooling, postgraduate training or certification if such medical schooling or postgraduate training was accredited by the American Osteopathic Association or the American Medical Association. Each applicant for medical staff membership shall be considered on an individual basis pursuant to objective criteria applied equally to each applicant. ­­-------- (L. 1993 S.B. 54 § 1)