The Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Systems issues
licenses to applicants interested in operating a Licensed Hospice Residence and
are required to have been licensed as a hospice
program pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended. They must be in
compliance with the conditions and standards set forth in the Conditions of
Participation for Medicare Hospice Certification (42 CFR, Part 418) for not
less than two years immediately preceding the date of application for
licensure. Additionally, to qualify as a hospice residence, the program must be
in compliance with the Life Safety Code and Construction/Design Requirements
set forth in Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended.
New! Applications
for these tasks are submitted and paid for online through the Michigan Business One Stop portal.
A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL:
Health Facility License -- Hospice Residence
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Public Act
368 of 1978, as amended
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
PHC
& R325.13101-13543
D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1.
Applicability (activities that require the license)
To serve patients that have been diagnosed with
terminal illness and choose to receive hospice care in a hospice residential
setting.
2.
Pre-Application Requirements
Owner must have been a licensed provider of hospice care (continuously) for
the prior two years. Medical staff and services ready.
3.
Application Submission Requirements
BHS-LC-107c completed
4.
Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
1-2 weeks after occupancy is approved, a pre-licensure evaluation visit is
conducted by hospice survey team. License issued after Pre-licensure survey
conducted before patients are seen. 1-2 weeks before facility is ready to see
patients.
5.
Operational Requirements
Patient care plan directed by licensed physicians/nurses
and license.
6.
Fees
Waived at this time.
7.
Appeal Process
MCL 333.20166
8.
Public Input Opportunities
N/A
E. Contact Information:
Contact
Us
Creation/Revision Date:
September 8, 2010
