Section 325.13205. Surveys and investigations.

(1) The department shall conduct a survey and investigation of a hospice for initial licensure within the 3?month period following receipt of the application. An initial hospice license shall only be issued  if   the  department, after completing a survey and investigation, finds the hospice to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of the  code   and  these  rules.  An initial hospice residence license  may be issued subject to a survey and investigation following its opening.

(2)    The department may make additional visits, inspections, and investigations for the purpose of survey, evaluation, consultation, complaint investigation, or enforcement of these rules and the code.

(3)   Surveys and investigations by the department pursuant to this part may include all of the following:

(a)   Inspections of applicable programs and their operation.

(b)   Inspection and copying of books, records, patient?family unit medical records, and other documents maintained by the hospice and its hospice residence, if applicable.

(c)     The acquisition of other information from any other person who may have information bearing on the applicant's or licensee's compliance or ability to comply with the applicable requirements for licensure.

(4)     When making a survey or investigation, the department representative or representatives shall, upon request, present proper identification. For this purpose, "proper identification" means a card issued by the department certifying that the holder is an employee of the department.

History: 1984 AACS; 2003 AACS.