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N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03 - Application, issuance, and renewal of license

North DakotaregulationNorth Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (Health Facilities Unit)· effective 1998-01-01

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The agency must disclose the names, addresses, and positions of all persons holding a 5% or greater ownership interest. (N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03(4))(N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03 - Application, issuance, and renewal of license)
  • 2The agency must submit an application, with all required attachments and statements, that includes a description of all services provided and the geographic areas to be served by agency staff. (N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03(1)(a)(1))(N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03 - Application, issuance, and renewal of license)
  • 3The agency must submit a renewal application with sufficient processing time before each licensure period and comply with licensing requirements as verified through unannounced onsite surveys; the license expires December 31 of the issuance year. (N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03(2))(N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03 - Application, issuance, and renewal of license)
  • 4The agency must apply to the department on the prescribed form and obtain an initial license before accepting any patients for care or treatment. (N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03(1))(N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03 - Application, issuance, and renewal of license)
  • 5The agency must demonstrate fitness by showing adequate financial resources, providing a notarized statement disclosing any license limitation or revocation within the prior five years, and disclosing criminal convictions related to agency operation. (N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03(1)(a))(N.D. Admin. Code 33-03-10.1-03 - Application, issuance, and renewal of license)

Applies to: home health / home care agencies operating in North Dakota

North Dakota requires any person or entity operating a home health/home care agency to obtain a license from the Department of Health and Human Services before accepting patients. The rule governs initial application, issuance, renewal (via unannounced onsite surveys), provisional licenses, and ownership disclosure.

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