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N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809 - Home Health Care Providers (Licensure)

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What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The provider must obtain and submit written approvals from the local health officer, building official, zoning officer, and fire chief verifying compliance with local health, building, zoning, and fire code requirements, obtained within 90 days prior to application. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)
  • 2The provider must submit proof of authorization to do business in New Hampshire (such as a Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Formation, or Certificate of Trade Name) with its license application. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)
  • 3The provider must submit criminal records check results from the NH Department of Safety for the applicant, licensee, and administrator, along with the administrator's resume and applicable license copies. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)
  • 4The provider must submit a completed Application for Residential or Health Care License signed by the applicant or two corporate officers, together with a $250 application fee, before operating as a home health care provider. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.04)
  • 5The licensee must give a patient written notice at least 30 days before any increase in costs is imposed. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.14(u))(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809 - Home Health Care Providers (Licensure))
  • 6The licensee must assess and monitor the quality of care and service provided to patients on an ongoing basis. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.14(e))(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809 - Home Health Care Providers (Licensure))
  • 7The licensee must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, and ordinances. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.14(a))(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809 - Home Health Care Providers (Licensure))
  • 8The licensee must adopt written policies and procedures that include the rights and responsibilities of admitted patients consistent with the Home Care Clients' Bill of Rights, and must define in writing the scope and type of services provided. (N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809.14(b)-(c))(N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 809 - Home Health Care Providers (Licensure))

Applies to: home health / home care agency licensure

New Hampshire licenses home health care providers (HHCPs) under RSA 151 and Part He-P 809. He-P 809.04 sets out initial license application requirements (application form, proof of NH business authorization, $250 fee under RSA 151:5, XI(b), administrator qualifications, local health/building/zoning/fire approvals obtained within 90 days, and criminal records checks). He-P 809.14 imposes ongoing duties on all licensees, including compliance with all applicable laws, adoption of written policies covering the Home Care Clients' Bill of Rights, defining service scope, ongoing quality monitoring, incident/TB reporting, posting of the license and inspection reports, and at least 30 days' written notice before any cost increase.

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