Section 2060.240  Application Processing/Review Requirements

a)         Upon receipt, DHS/SUPR will notify the organization regarding any error or omission on the application.  All requested information or corrections shall be submitted within 60 calendar days after such notification.  Failure to respond during this time-period will result in return of the application and termination of the process.

b)         DHS/SUPR may inquire about any data contained in the application when an examination discloses a disparity in the information in comparison to that on file with or received by DHS/SUPR concerning the organization, facility, staff, ownership, and/or board of directors.

c)         DHS/SUPR may, either before or any time after the issuance of a license, request that the organization obtain a life safety inspection by a licensed architect or request the cooperation of the State Fire Marshal, county health departments, local boards of health, or any other governing/regulatory organization to investigate, if DHS/SUPR is unable through its own resources to ascertain compliance with this Part.

d)         Prior to issuance of a license, DHS/SUPR may seek to verify that the physical, mental, and professional capability and integrity of management, ownership, and professional staff will assure that the applicant can deliver services with reasonable judgment, skill, and safety.  To make this determination, DHS/SUPR may consider, but is not limited to, the following:

1)         A verbal interview with management, medical, or professional staff;

2)         The accuracy of submitted information;

3)         Prior criminal conduct by personnel;

4)         Prior violations of this Part or any other DHS/SUPR rule by the organization or by personnel either as current employees of the organization or as employees of any other organization that has held or holds a license from DHS/SUPR;

5)         Evidence of emotional, psychological, or physical impairment which may substantially interfere with the provision of services due to a lack of understanding of the rules and regulations specified in this Part, or requirements for corrective action to the license application, or to previous violations; and

6)         The timeliness of responses to reasonable requests from DHS/SUPR.

e)         DHS/SUPR may investigate the background and/or verify the credentials of professional staff to assure that these individuals satisfy the applicable medical and/or professional requirements specified in this Part.

f)         If DHS/SUPR is not able to issue a license based upon the criteria outlined in this Section, the organization shall be notified in writing of the denial.  The organization may appeal the Department's decision and request a hearing as specified in Section 2060.398.