Section 325.21506. Surveys and investigations.

Rule 1506. (1) The department shall conduct a survey and investigation of a facility applying for initial or renewed certification within the 3-month period following receipt of the application and, in the case of renewals, within the 3-month period before the expiration date of the current certification. The department shall not  issue   or renew  a certification until the completion of such a survey and investigation.

(2)   Surveys and investigations pursuant to these rules may be a part of the facility's licensure survey and investigation and may include inspections of the facility; inspection and copying of books, records, patient clinical records, and other documents maintained by the facility; and the acquisition of other information, including otherwise privileged or confidential information, from any other persons who may have information bearing on the facility's compliance or ability to comply with the applicable requirements for certification.

(3)   A representative of the department or the state fire marshal division of the department of state police shall be granted entrance to the premises of a certified facility or an applicant for certification upon presenting proper identification which shall include a card issued by the department or  the  department  of  state  police certifying  that  the holder is an employee of that department.

History: 1981 AACS.