Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 048 - Health, Department of › Sub-Agency 0026 - Land Commissioners, Board of › Chapter 16 - LICENSURE OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES › Section 16-5 - Licensing

Current through July 13, 2024
Licensing requirements. The Office of Health Quality has been
				  duly authorized to issue licenses to rehabilitation facilities. The Office of
				  Health Quality has established a system of licensure to comply with minimum
				  requirements for protecting the health, welfare and safety of patients
				  receiving this type of service.
Licensing procedure.
For an initial license to be issued the facility shall
				  submit:
A completed application form. (The blank application form
				  shall be supplied by the Office of Health Quality.)
The required licensure fee outlined in Chapter 1 Rules and
				  Regulations for Health Care Facilities Licensure Fees. The check or money order
				  shall be made payable to the Treasurer, State of Wyoming.
Demonstrated compliance with the requirements for licensure
				  as required in paragraph (c) of this section. This documentation shall be
				  available through the Office of Health Quality following the on site
				  survey.
The effective date of the initial license shall be:
The date of the survey, if there are no deficiencies,
				  or
If deficiencies exist, the date an acceptable plan of
				  correction is developed.
The length of the license shall be from the effective date of
				  the license until the next June 30th.
For renewal of a full license for one year beginning July
				  1st, and unless suspended, or revoked, shall expire on June 30th of the
				  following year, the Office of Health Quality shall receive:
A completed application form returned by the date indicated
				  in the cover letter.
The application form shall be mailed by the Office of Health
				  Quality to the facility.
License fee. Each application shall be accompanied by the
				  required licensure fee outlined in Chapter 1, Rules and Regulations for Health
				  Care Facilities Licensure Fees. The check shall be made payable to the
				  Treasurer, State of Wyoming.
Must demonstrate full compliance with the requirements for
				  licensure as required in paragraph (c) of this section or an acceptable plan of
				  correction for deficiencies from the standards. This documentation is
				  maintained on file at the Office of Health Quality following the on site
				  survey.
Requirements for licensure. The Office of Health Quality
				  shallconsider:
The rehabilitation facility shall be in conformity with all
				  laws and standards relating to communicable and reportable diseases as
				  promulgated by the Department of Health, Public Health Division.
Existing deficiencies shall not create a hazard to the
				  health, safety or welfare of the patients.
The rehabilitation facility is making a positive effort to
				  correct all existing deficiencies.
Adequate policies and procedures are in place to guide
				  operations.
There is adequate and appropriately trained staff.
The rehabilitation facility has an organized and implemented
				  quality improvement plan.
There is an approved plan of correction for all cited
				  deficiencies.
Transfer of, or changes to the license.
No license granted shall be assignable or transferrable. A
				  license shall apply only to the facility location described in the license
				  application.
Whenever ownership of an agency is transferred from the
				  individual or entity named in the license application to any other individual
				  or entity, written notification of change of ownership shall be made to the
				  Office of Health Quality. The buyer shall notify the Office of Health Quality
				  of the impending transfer and apply for a new license.
Any license granted to the buyer shall be subject to the plan
				  of correction submitted by the previous owner as approved by the Office of
				  Health Quality.
The seller shall notify the Office of Health Quality at least
				  thirty (30) days before the actual date of transfer.
Upon receipt of the licensure application, a new license will
				  be issued to be effective on the date of the change of ownership.
The day after the change of ownership the obsolete license
				  shall be mailed back to the Office of Health Quality.
If the rehabilitation facilitys name is changed, the Office
				  of Health Quality shall be advised in writing and a new license shall be issued
				  upon receipt of the licensure fee and application.
Conditioning or revoking a license.
Denial of application - suspension or revocation of
				  license.
An application for license may be denied or a previously
				  issued license may be suspended or revoked for noncompliance with minimum
				  standards as herein set forth when noncompli-ance jeopardizes the health,
				  safety or welfare of patients.
Suspension of admissions.
The Office of Health Quality may suspend new admissions or
				  re-admissions to a rehabilitation facility when conditions in the facility are
				  such that patient needs cannot safely be met. Conditions in a rehabilitation
				  facility shall not jeopardize the patients health and safety.
Hearings.
Any rehabilitation facility aggrieved by a decision of the
				  Office of Health Quality may request a hearing by submitting a written request
				  within ten (10) days of the date of the decision.
Except in matters concerned with the spread of communicable
				  disease as required in Section
				  5(c)(i), the Senior
				  Management Consultant of the Office of Health Quality shall present the
				  preliminary decisions and reasons to the parties concerned and provide an
				  opportunity for a hearing if a hearing is requested within ten (10)
				  days.
Hearings requested under the terms of these rules and
				  regulations shall be held by the Office of Health Quality according to the
				  provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act at
				  W.S.
				  16-3-113, and with the contested case rules
				  and regulations of the Wyoming Department of Health.
Posting of license.
The current license issued by the Office of Health Quality
				  shallbe displayed in a public area within the rehabilitation facility.
Survey of the rehabilitation facility.
The survey of rehabilitation facility programs shall be
				  arranged by the Office of Health Quality. The survey shall be performed
				  periodically. All records of the facility shall be made available to the
				  surveyor.
Requirements of the Office of Health Quality.
The Office of Health Quality shall provide each
				  rehabilitation facility with:
A copy of these standards; and
A copy of any deficiencies found.
Voluntary Closure.
If a rehabilitation facility voluntarily ceases to operate,
				  they shall notify the Office of Health Quality in writing at least five working
				  days prior to the closure.
The first working day after the closure of the rehabilitation
				  facility the license of the rehabilitation facility shall be returned to the
				  Office of Health Quality.