Standards of the department

The department herein adopts and makes a part of this chapter for all licensees the current standards used for accreditation, additionally, for intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, standards for certification under title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 442 and 483 et seq. If a licensee fails to meet an accreditation standard, the department may analyze the licensee's failure using the appropriate current standards. Infant development licensees who have attained accreditation status are not required to maintain accreditation status.