RS 2193.3 - License issuance; application; renewal; on-site inspection
A. An applicant for a pediatric day health care facility license must submit a completed application to the department on a form prescribed by the department.
B. Each application for licensure and application renewal of licensure must be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee in the amount set by the department in accordance with R.S. 40:2006. The fees herein levied and collected shall be paid into the general fund.
C. Following receipt of the completed application and licensing fee, the department shall issue a license if, after an on-site survey and inspection, it finds that the pediatric day health care facility meets the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted in pursuance thereof. The department must perform an on-site survey and inspection of the pediatric day health care facility prior to the issuance of the initial license.
D. As a condition for renewal of a license, the licensee must submit to the department a completed annual renewal application on a form prescribed by the department, along with the annual renewal licensing fee. Upon receipt of the completed annual renewal application and the annual renewal licensing fee, the department shall determine if the pediatric day health care facility continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted in pursuance thereof. The department may perform an on-site survey and inspection upon annual renewal. If the pediatric day health care facility continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted in pursuance thereof, a license shall be issued which is valid for one year.
E. The department may perform an on-site inspection at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with this Part.
Acts 2004, No. 432, §1, eff. June 24, 2004.