Sec. 47.32.190. Access to information.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, the divisions of each department assigned to implement this chapter shall have access to any information compiled or retained by other divisions of that department, regardless of the nature of the information or whether the information is considered confidential, in order to assist in administering the provisions of this […]
Sec. 47.33.070. Resident files.
(a) An assisted living home shall maintain, for each resident of the home, a file that includes (1) the name and birth date, and, if provided by the resident, the social security number of the resident; (2) the name, address, and telephone number of the resident’s closest relative, service coordinator, if any, and representative, if […]
Sec. 47.32.200. Notices required of entities.
(a) An entity shall provide the department with licensing authority for that entity with written notice of a change of mailing address at least 14 days before the effective date of the change. (b) An entity shall notify the department with licensing authority for that entity within 24 hours after having knowledge that an administrator, […]
Sec. 47.32.900. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “ambulatory surgical center” means a facility that (A) is not a part of a hospital or a physician’s general medical practice; and (B) operates primarily for the purpose of providing surgical services to patients who do not require hospitalization; (2) “assisted living home” (A) means a residential facility that serves three […]
Sec. 47.32.100. Cooperation with investigation.
An entity shall cooperate with an investigation initiated by the department with licensing authority for that entity under AS 47.32.010. An investigated entity shall (1) permit representatives of the investigating department to inspect the entity; review records, including files of individuals who received services from the entity; interview staff; and interview individuals receiving services from […]
Sec. 47.32.110. Right of access and inspection.
(a) A designated agent or employee of a department with licensing authority under AS 47.32.010 shall have right of access to an entity within that department’s licensing authority (1) to determine whether an application for licensure or renewal is appropriate; (2) to conduct a complaint investigation; (3) to conduct a standard inspection; (4) to inspect […]
Sec. 47.32.120. Report.
(a) Within 10 working days after completing an investigation or inspection under AS 47.32.090 – 47.32.110, the department that conducted the investigation or inspection shall prepare a report of the results of the investigation or inspection and mail a copy of the report to the entity. The report shall include a description of (1) any […]
Sec. 47.33.005. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to (1) contribute to the development of a system of care by encouraging the establishment of assisted living homes that provide a homelike environment for elderly persons and persons with a mental or physical disability who need assistance with the activities of daily living; (2) promote the establishment of […]
Sec. 47.32.130. Enforcement action: immediate revocation or suspension.
(a) If the applicable department’s report of investigation or inspection under AS 47.32.120 concludes that the department with licensing authority for the entity under AS 47.32.010 has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of an applicable statute or regulation has occurred that presents an immediate danger to the health, safety, or welfare of an […]
Sec. 47.33.010. Applicability.
(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, this chapter applies to assisted living homes, as defined in AS 47.32.900. (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, this chapter does not apply to (1) a correctional facility; (2) a facility for treatment of alcoholism that is regulated under AS 47.37; (3) an emergency shelter; (4) […]