Mental Health Centers
Change Notification
Ownership/name/location:
You must notify the Department in writing within 5 working days when a facility is sold, leased discontinued or moved to a new location.
Beds:
If the facility has an increase in beds, it must notify the Department at least 30 working days prior to the date it wishes to increase the number of beds for which the facility was licensed.
The licensee must not put into use more beds than the total number of beds for which the facility is licensed. Changes in the use and location of such beds may occur at any time without prior Departmental approval for licensure purposes. A licensee must not locate more clients in a sleeping room or bedroom than the capacity for which the room was originally approved.
Administrator:
You must notify the Department in writing within 5 working days when a when a vacancy in the administrator position occurs including who will be responsible for the position duties until another administrator is appointed.
Notify the Department in writing within 5 working days when the vacancy is filled; include the effective date and name of the person appointed.
New Construction:
If new construction is planned, submit construction plans prior to construction for Department approval. The Department may accept certification from an architect or engineer in lieu of Department review. |