Approval to Occupy

(1) An approval to occupy from the Department is required for all sites providing services and supports that are subject to licensure by the Department and are owned, rented or leased by the provider. (2) An approval to occupy is required prior to occupancy of: (a) any proposed site for the provision of new services and supports; and (b) any new location for a licensed service or support that is proposed to be opened between licensing surveys. (3) The issuance of an approval to occupy shall be based on a site feasibility review and a pre-placement visit conducted by the Department. (4) For new services and supports, a full licensure and certification survey shall be conducted by the Department after occupancy.