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19 CSR 30-26.010 - Home Health Licensure Rule

MissouriregulationMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure· effective 2009-06-30

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The agency must operate under a legal or d/b/a name registered with the Secretary of State and maintain a non-residential business location with established hours of operation. (19 CSR 30-26.010)(19 CSR 30-26.010 - Home Health Licensure Rule)
  • 2The agency must undergo announced or unannounced department surveys and respond to notices of deficiency within 10 calendar days. (19 CSR 30-26.010)(19 CSR 30-26.010 - Home Health Licensure Rule)
  • 3The agency must report changes in ownership before transfer and obtain new licensure, as licenses are non-transferable. (19 CSR 30-26.010)(19 CSR 30-26.010 - Home Health Licensure Rule)
  • 4The agency must comply with 42 CFR Part 484, Medicare Conditions of Participation: Home Health Agencies, which is incorporated by reference for Missouri licensed home health agencies. (19 CSR 30-26.010)(19 CSR 30-26.010 - Home Health Licensure Rule)
  • 5The agency must submit a completed licensure application with ownership disclosure forms and pay the nonrefundable initial and annual renewal license fees. (19 CSR 30-26.010)(19 CSR 30-26.010 - Home Health Licensure Rule)
  • 6The agency must provide dementia-specific education (covering Alzheimer's disease basics, communication techniques, behavior management, and family dynamics) to staff who have direct patient contact. (19 CSR 30-26.010)(19 CSR 30-26.010 - Home Health Licensure Rule)

Applies to: home health / home care agencies

Missouri's Home Health Licensure Rule sets the minimum standards for state-licensed home health providers, incorporating the federal Medicare Conditions of Participation (42 CFR 484), requiring dementia training for direct-care staff, a non-residential business location, licensure fees, department surveys, and timely responses to deficiency notices.

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