440 IAC 6-2-2 Certification by the division

Sec. 2. (a) Before an entity may operate a supervised group living facility, a semi-independent living program, a sub-acute stabilization facility, a transitional residential facility, or an alternative family for adults program, the entity must be certified by the division as one (1) of the following: (1) A managed care provider. (2) A community mental health center. (3) An addiction services provider with a regular certification. (4) A residential care provider under this article. (b) A residential care provider must apply separately for certification or licensure of the specific facility they intend to operate. (c) An organization that has applied for certification or has been certified must provide information related to services as requested by the division and must participate in the division's quality assurance program. An organization must respond to a request from the division as fully as it is capable. Failure to comply with a request from the division may result in the denial or termination of an organization's certification. (d) When an organization has demonstrated compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the specific criteria in this article, a certificate shall be issued and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility open to consumers and the public.