Issuance of License

(A) The Department shall issue a hospital license to any applicant that meets all of the applicable requirements of 105 CMR 130.000. Every license shall state the name and address of the hospital if either differs from that of the licensee; the period of licensure; the specific service(s) for which the hospital is licensed; and the name and address of any satellite unit for which the Department has authorized coverage by the hospital license. (B) Except for units licensed prior to April 21, 1988 no hospital shall provide long-term care services under a license issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 51 through 56 but shall seek licensure under M.G.L. c. 111, § 71.