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MO Rev Stat § 197.258 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.258 - Department authorized to make surveys, when required — visiting of homes — survey of other governmental agency, requirements — reciprocal agreements with bordering states — maintenance of branch office in Missouri required, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.258. Department authorized to make surveys, when required — visiting of homes — survey of other governmental agency, requirements — reciprocal agreements with bordering states — maintenance of branch office in Missouri required, when. — 1. In addition to any survey pursuant to sections 197.250 to 197.280, the department may make such surveys as it deems necessary during normal business hours. The department shall survey every hospice not less than once annually. The hospice shall permit the department's representatives to enter upon any of its business premises during normal business hours for the purpose of a survey.  2. As a part of its survey of a hospice, the department may visit the home of any client of such hospice with such client's consent.  3. In lieu of any survey required by sections 197.250 to 197.280, the department may accept in whole or in part 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 for or renewal of the hospice's certificate.  4. The department shall not be required to survey any hospice providing service to Missouri residents through an office located in a state bordering Missouri if such bordering state has a reciprocal agreement with Missouri on hospice certification and the area served in Missouri by the agency is contiguous to the area served in the bordering state.  5. Any hospice which has its parent office in a state which does not have a reciprocal agreement with Missouri on hospice certification shall maintain a branch office in Missouri. Such branch office shall maintain all records required by the department for survey and shall be certificated as a hospice. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 5)
MO Rev Stat § 197.260 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.260 - Report of compliance, service — disclosure of reports, confidentiality of information.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.260. Report of compliance, service — disclosure of reports, confidentiality of information. — 1. Upon the completion of a survey, the department shall prepare a report of the department's findings with respect to whether the hospice is in compliance or out of compliance with the provisions of sections 197.250 to 197.280 and the rules made pursuant thereto. The report shall contain a list of deficiencies found and cite each statute or rule with which the hospice is found to be out of compliance. A copy of the report shall be served upon the hospice not later than fifteen working days after the survey is completed. The hospice shall inform the department of the time necessary for compliance and shall file a plan of correction with the department within ten days of the receipt of the deficiency list. As used in this subsection, "days" shall exclude weekends and state holidays.  2. The department of health and senior services may disclose to the public final reports of the inspections or surveys showing the standards by which inspections or surveys 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 certification purposes pursuant to sections 197.250 to 197.280, collected during such inspections or surveys or information which is derived as a result of such inspections or surveys shall be confidential and shall be disclosed only to the person or organization which is the subject of the inspection or survey or a representative thereof. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 6)
MO Rev Stat § 197.262 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.262 - Denial of application, grounds — review.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.262. Denial of application, grounds — review. — 1. The department may deny any hospice application for certification or renewal or may suspend or revoke such agency's certificate or invoke intermediate sanctions, if the hospice:  (1) Is out of compliance with any of the provisions of sections 197.250 to 197.280 and the rules made pursuant thereto; or  (2) Obtained its certificate through misrepresentation of, or concealment of, any fact.  2. Any hospice may seek a review of any denial, suspension, or revocation of its certification or renewal before the administrative hearing commission, as provided in chapter 621. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 7)
MO Rev Stat § 197.264 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.264 - Client's bill of rights, contents — discharge planning, contents.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.264. Client's bill of rights, contents — discharge planning, contents. — 1. The hospice shall submit to the department for approval a bill of rights that shall be equally applicable to all clients. This bill of rights shall at least include the client's right to be fully informed about his care alternatives, including choice of service providers, charges and payment resources, the right to be a full participant in the development of his plan of care and the right to be treated with dignity and respect. The hospice shall provide each client with a copy of its bill of rights. The hospice shall ensure that each of its clients can fully receive each provision of its approved bill of rights.  2. Discharge planning shall be an ongoing responsibility of the agency. Appropriate discharge activity shall include reasonable notice of discharge to the client or responsible party or both. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 8)
MO Rev Stat § 197.266 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.266 - Abuse and neglect, penalty.

Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories   197.266. Abuse and neglect, penalty. — Any hospice or employee of a hospice who knowingly abuses or neglects any client, or misappropriates the property of any client, shall be guilty of a class E felony. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 9, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)  Effective 1-01-17
MO Rev Stat § 197.268 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.268 - Complaints, grounds, review.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.268. Complaints, grounds, review. — The department shall receive, process, and dispose of complaints against a hospice. Any person may complain of any suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation by a hospice or employee of a hospice. The department shall make rules providing for the processing of such complaints. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 10)
MO Rev Stat § 197.270 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.270 - Promulgation of rules, procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   197.270. Promulgation of rules, procedure. — The department shall promulgate rules as provided in section 197.080 and chapter 536 to effectuate the provisions of sections 197.250 to 197.280. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 11, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52)
MO Rev Stat § 197.272 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.272 - State hospice advisory council established — members, qualifications — appointment, terms, reappointment — compensation — duties.

Effective - 28 Aug 2002   197.272. State hospice advisory council established — members, qualifications — appointment, terms, reappointment — compensation — duties. — 1. There is hereby established a "State Hospice Advisory Council" which shall guide, advise and make recommendations to the department of health and senior services.  2. Members of the council shall be United States citizens and residents of the state for a period of not less than one year. The council shall consist of five members who have experience with hospices. Of the members appointed to the council at least one shall be employed by or associated with each of the following:  (1) A home health agency-based hospice;  (2) A hospital-based hospice; and  (3) A hospice based in a rural area.  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 five years. Before a member's term expires, the director of the department shall appoint a successor to assume the member's duties on the expiration of his or her predecessor's term. A vacancy in the office of a member shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. The members of the council shall annually designate one member to serve as chairperson and another to serve as secretary.  4. No member of the council who has served two full terms may be reappointed to the council until at least one year after the expiration of the member's most recent full term of office.  5. Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their service, but shall, subject to appropriations, be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.  6. The council shall advise and consult with the department of health and senior services in carrying out the administration of sections 197.250 to 197.280, and shall:  (1) Consult and advise with the department in matters of policy affecting administration of sections 197.250 to 197.280, and in the development of rules, regulations and standards provided for under sections 197.250 to 197.280;  (2) Review and make recommendations with respect to rules, regulations and standards authorized under sections 197.250 to 197.280 prior to their promulgation by the department of health and senior services. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 12, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1953)
MO Rev Stat § 197.274 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.274 - Action to enjoin violations, where filed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.274. Action to enjoin violations, where filed. — The department may file an action to enjoin any violation of sections 197.250 to 197.280, or of the rules made pursuant thereto, or both. Such action shall be filed in the circuit court of the county in which such hospice has its parent office, or in which such violation is alleged to have occurred. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 13)
MO Rev Stat § 197.276 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.276 - Violations, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.276. Violations, penalty. — Any person who violates any provision of sections 197.250 to 197.280 shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, except as otherwise provided in section 197.266. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 14)
MO Rev Stat § 197.278 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.278 - Department responsibility for inspection and certification.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.278. Department responsibility for inspection and certification. — Any provision of chapter 198 to the contrary notwithstanding, the department shall have sole authority and responsibility for inspection and certification of hospices in this state, including, but not limited to, the physical facilities. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 15)
MO Rev Stat § 197.280 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.280 - Order authorizing entry for survey, grounds for.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   197.280. Order authorizing entry for survey, grounds for. — Whenever the department has reasonable grounds to believe that a hospice required to be certificated under sections 197.250 to 197.280 is operating without a certificate, and the department is not permitted access to survey the hospice, or when a certificated hospice refuses to permit access to the department to survey the hospice, the department shall apply to the circuit court of the county in which the premises are located for an order authorizing entry for such survey. The court shall issue the order if it finds reasonable grounds for the survey or if it finds that a certificated hospice has refused to permit the department access to survey the hospice. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 16)
MO Rev Stat § 197.287 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.287 - Training programs related to quality of patient care and safety required — standards developed by department of health and senior services.

Effective - 24 Oct 2017, 2 histories   197.287. Training programs related to quality of patient care and safety required — standards developed by department of health and senior services. — By July 1, 2001, all hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, and by July 1, 2018, all abortion facilities shall provide training programs, with measurable minimal training outcomes relating to quality of patient care and patient safety, to all unlicensed staff providing patient care in their facility within ninety days of the beginning date of employment. Standards for such training shall be established by the department of health and senior services by rule. It shall be a requirement of hospital, ambulatory surgical center, and abortion facility licensure pursuant to this chapter that all hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and abortion facilities submit documentation to the department of health and senior services on the training program used. ­­-------- (L. 2000 S.B. 788 § 1, A.L. 2017 2d Ex. Sess. S.B. 5) Effective 10-24-17
MO Rev Stat § 197.289 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.289 - Adequate nurse staffing, methodology required, minimum requirements.

Effective - 24 Oct 2017, 2 histories   197.289. Adequate nurse staffing, methodology required, minimum requirements. — 1. All hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and abortion facilities shall develop and implement a methodology which ensures adequate nurse staffing that will meet the needs of patients. At a minimum, there shall be on duty at all times a sufficient number of licensed registered nurses to provide patient care requiring the judgment and skills of a licensed registered nurse and to oversee the activities of all nursing personnel.  2. There shall be sufficient licensed and ancillary nursing personnel on duty on each nursing unit to meet the needs of each patient in accordance with accepted standards of quality patient care. ­­-------- (L. 2000 S.B. 788 § 2, A.L. 2017 2d Ex. Sess. S.B. 5) Effective 10-24-17
MO Rev Stat § 197.294 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.294 - Use of certain information to establish standard of care prohibited in private civil actions.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   197.294. Use of certain information to establish standard of care prohibited in private civil actions. — No information disclosed by the department to the public pursuant to sections 192.019, 192.020, 192.067, 192.131, 192.138, 192.665, and 192.667, and sections 197.150, 197.152, 197.154, 197.156, 197.158, 197.160, 197.162, 197.165, and 197.293 shall be used to establish a standard of care in a private civil action. ­­-------- (L. 2004 S.B. 1279)
MO Rev Stat § 197.295 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.295 - Licensure enforcement, appeals, procedure.

Effective - 24 Oct 2017, 2 histories   197.295. Licensure enforcement, appeals, procedure. — 1. A hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or abortion facility aggrieved by a decision of the department pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (b) of subdivision (2) and subdivisions (3), (4) and (5) of subsection 1 of section 197.293 may appeal such decision to the administrative hearing commission pursuant to section 197.071 or section 197.221, and seek judicial review pursuant to section 621.145. An appeal of an action to restrict new inpatient admissions or outpatient entrants, suspend operations or revoke a license shall be heard on an expedited basis by the administrative hearing commission. The hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or abortion facility may apply to the administrative hearing commission for an order to stay or suspend any such departmental action pending the commission's findings and ruling as authorized by section 621.035.  2. If both the department and the hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or abortion facility agree to do so, prior to an appeal to the administrative hearing commission pursuant to section 197.071 or section 197.221, an official action of the department made pursuant to sections 197.010 to 197.120 or sections 197.200 to 197.240 may be appealed to a departmental hearing officer. The department of health and senior services shall promulgate rules specifying the qualifications of such a hearing officer, establish procedures to ensure impartial decisions and provide for comparable appeal remedies when a departmental hearing officer is unavailable. ­­-------- (L. 2000 S.B. 788 § 5, A.L. 2017 2d Ex. Sess. S.B. 5) Effective 10-24-17
MO Rev Stat § 197.297 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.297 - Rulemaking authority, department of health and senior services.

Effective - 28 Aug 2000   197.297. Rulemaking authority, department of health and senior services. — 1. The department of health and senior services may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of sections 197.287 to 197.297.  2. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of sections 197.287 to 197.297 shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2000, shall be invalid and void. ­­-------- (L. 2000 S.B. 788 § 6)
MO Rev Stat § 197.300 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.300 - Citation of law.

Effective - 12 Jul 1996   197.300. Citation of law. — Sections 197.300 to 197.366 shall be known as the "Missouri Certificate of Need Law". ­­-------- (L. 1979 H.B. 222 § 1, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1362)  Effective 7-12-96
MO Rev Stat § 197.310 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.310 - Review committee, members, terms, compensation, duties.

Effective - 01 Jul 1999   197.310. Review committee, members, terms, compensation, duties. — 1. The "Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee" is hereby established. The agency shall provide clerical and administrative support to the committee. The committee may employ additional staff as it deems necessary.  2. The committee shall be composed of:  (1) Two members of the senate appointed by the president pro tem, who shall be from different political parties; and  (2) Two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker, who shall be from different political parties; and  (3) Five members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, not more than three of whom shall be from the same political party.  3. No business of this committee shall be performed without a majority of the full body.  4. The members shall be appointed as soon as possible after September 28, 1979. One of the senate members, one of the house members and three of the members appointed by the governor shall serve until January 1, 1981, and the remaining members shall serve until January 1, 1982. All subsequent members shall be appointed in the manner provided in subsection 2 of this section and shall serve terms of two years.  5. The committee shall elect a chairman at its first meeting which shall be called by the governor. The committee shall meet upon the call of the chairman or the governor.  6. The committee shall review and approve or disapprove all applications for a certificate of need made under sections 197.300 to 197.366. It shall issue reasonable rules and regulations governing the submission, review and disposition of applications.  7. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.  8. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 4 of section 610.025*, the proceedings and records of the facilities review committee shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 610. ­­-------- (L. 1979 H.B. 222 § 3, A.L. 1999 S.B. 326)  Effective 7-1-99  *Section 610.025 was repealed by S.B. 2, 1987.
MO Rev Stat § 197.311 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XII - Public Health and Welfare|Chapter 197 - Medical Treatment Facility Licenses|Section 197.311 - Political contributions to committee members by applicants prohibited.

Effective - 03 Jun 1994   197.311. Political contributions to committee members by applicants prohibited. — No member of the Missouri health facilities review committee may accept a political donation from any applicant for a license. ­­-------- (L. 1994 H.B. 1408 § 1)  Effective 6-3-94