Section 325.14205. Investigations and inspections.

(1) The office shall conduct an investigation of a substance abuse treatment program for initial licensure within the  3-month  period following receipt of the application or, in the case of renewals, within the 3-month period before the expiration date of the current license. The office shall not issue or renew a license until such an investigation is completed and a favorable determination by the office is on file.

(2)     The  office  may   make   additional   visits,   inspections,    and investigations as it determines necessary for the purpose of enforcement of these rules and the act in accordance with the act.

(3)   Investigations may include all of the following:

(a)   Inspections of the program and its operation.

(b)   Inspection and copying of program records, patient clinical records, and other documents maintained by the program.

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

History: 1981 AACS.