R380-600-4. Program or Facility Changes

(1) A provider must submit a complete program change application to amend an existing license at least 30 days before any of the following changes: (a) an increase or decrease of capacity, including any change to the amount of space used to provide services; (b) a change in the name of the program or facility; (c) a change of: (i) administrator or management company in a health care facility; (ii) director in a child care facility; or (iii) responsible decision maker or parent program in a human services program; (d) the move of an administrative site where no clients are served; or (e) a change that transfers less than 50% ownership or controlling interest to a new owner. (2) A provider may proceed with any changes or make them public after approval by OL. (3) A provider must submit a complete OL application for a new license and fees at least 30 days before any of the following changes: (a) a change of location; (b) a change in the population served; (c) a change in the regulation type of the program or facility; (d) a change that transfers 50% or more ownership or controlling interest to a new owner; or (e) an additional license category. (4) For a change that requires a new license or certificate, the provider shall adhere to the following conditions: (a) no new clients may be served until a new license or certificate is issued; (b) the status and any noncompliance history of the previous license or certificate will continue; (c) the application fee for any additional license category will be prorated so that it expires on the same date as any other facility existing license; and (d) if a foster child is placed in a foster home, the licensed foster parent shall ensure the health and safety of the foster child during the transition to licensure or certification at the new site.