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. 47.32.090. Complaints; investigation; retaliation.
(a) A person who believes that an entity has violated an applicable statute or regulation or a condition of a license issued under this chapter may file a verbal or written complaint with the department that has licensing authority for that type of entity under AS 47.32.010. (b) The department with licensing authority under (a) […]
Sec. 47.32.010. Purpose and applicability.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish centralized licensing and related administrative procedures for the delivery of services in this state by the entities listed in (b) and (c) of this section. These procedures are intended to promote safe and appropriate services by setting standards for licensure that will reduce predictable risk; improve […]
Sec. 47.32.020. Requirement to obtain a license; exemption.
(a) An entity may not operate a facility described in AS 47.32.010(b) or (c) without first obtaining a license under this chapter unless the entity is exempt under regulations adopted under AS 47.32.030 or is exempt under (c) of this section. (b) If an entity encompasses more than one type of activity listed in AS […]
Sec. 47.32.030. Powers of the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services; delegation to municipality.
(a) For each entity over which it has licensing authority under AS 47.32.010, the applicable department may (1) administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter; (2) coordinate and develop policies, programs, and planning related to licensure and operation of entities listed in AS 47.32.010(b) or (c) as defined by regulation; (3) adopt regulations necessary […]
Sec. 47.32.032. Foster care license; variance.
(a) The department shall streamline the application and licensing paperwork necessary for a person to be approved as a foster parent or relative placement to the extent consistent with federal law. (b) The department shall approve a variance of the applicable building code requirements for licensure of a foster care home to the extent permitted […]
Sec. 47.32.040. Application for license.
A person shall apply to the applicable department for a license under this chapter. The application must be made to the applicable department on a form provided by that department or in a format approved by that department, and must be accompanied by (1) any fee established by regulation; and (2) documents and information required […]
Sec. 47.32.050. Provisional license; biennial license.
(a) After an entity submits an application under AS 47.32.040, the department with licensing authority over that entity may issue a provisional license. Before issuing a provisional license, the department must conduct an inspection and investigation to determine that the application and the entity meet the requirements of this chapter, regulations adopted under this chapter, […]
Sec. 47.32.060. License renewal.
(a) At least 90 days before expiration of a biennial license, a licensed entity that intends to remain licensed shall submit an application for renewal of the license on a form provided by the applicable department or in a format approved by the applicable department, accompanied by (1) all documents and information identified in regulation […]