Section 330.1299. Waiver of licensure requirements.

(1) The director  may  issue   a  temporary  waiver  of  a requirement for licensure when:

(a)   There is a justifiable and documented   reason  why  the   requirement cannot be

met.

(b)   Temporary waiver of the requirement would not  significantly  reduce effective

treatment, nor adversely affect the health of patients.

(c)   All other requirements are met.

(d)  The provisions of the mental health code are not violated.

(2)  A waiver of a requirement shall be for 1 year and may be renewed if:

(a)   The applicant shows evidence that significant attempts were made  to meet the requirement.

(b)   Services to residents were not significantly  affected  because  the licensee has not met the requirement.

(3)   A request for waiver, and supporting arguments, shall accompany  the original application for license and  subsequent  annual  renewals,  when applicable.

(4)   A waiver shall only apply to rules between R 330.1210 to  R 330.1295 of these rules.

History: 1979 AC.