The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Care Services licensed Michigan hospitals are defined by their participation in Medicare. Each designation carries special operating requirements and/or restrictions. These licensed hospitals must comply with procedures, building codes and fire safety regulations from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Health Care Services, Heatlh Facilities Division and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Fire Services, respectively.

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A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL:

Health Facility License -- Hospital

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:

PHC & R325.1001-1100

D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS:

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the license)

Patients under a physician's care requiring 24-hour acute care services.

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

Medical staff scheduled to start, patient services (food, linen, cleaning, etc) scheduled.

 3.  Application Submission Requirements

Health Facility/Agency Licensure Application (BHCS-HFD-100)

 4.  Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval

Pre-licensure survey conducted before patients can be seen. 1-2 weeks after facility is ready for occupancy.

 5.  Operational Requirements

The facility must be ready for occupancy and license.

 6.  Fees

$8.28 per bed

 7.  Appeal Process

R325.1005 and MCL 333.21066

 8.  Public Input Opportunities

Not Applicable

E. Contact Information:

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Revised:  September 2013