R432-1-7. Requirements for a Branch Location

(1) An applicant for a branch location license shall submit a program narrative for department review that includes: (a) street address of the parent agency and branch location; (b) license category of the parent facility; (c) service authorized under the parent agency license that will be provided at the branch location; and (d) ancillary administrative and support services to be provided at the branch location. (2) Upon receipt of the branch location program narrative, the department shall determine the applicable licensing requirements including the need for licensing the service based on the following: (a) the service provided at the remote site falls within the scope of the parent agency license; and (b) all necessary administrative and support services are available, on a continuous basis during the hours of operation, to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the clients. (3)(a) The department shall issue a separate license identifying the agency as a branch location of the licensed parent agency if a location qualifies as a branch location. (b) The licensee is subject to the requirements outlined in this rule.