NAC458.108. Applications for initial certification and recertification.

     1. An operator may apply for the initial certification of a program by submitting to the Health Division:

     (a) A completed application for initial certification on a form provided by the Health Division;

     (b) Documentation evidencing that the applicant is in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances;

     (c) All names used by the applicant in its operation of the program or practice of business;

     (d) A copy of the manual containing the policies and procedures of the program;

     (e) A nonrefundable fee in the amount set forth in NAC 458.138; and

     (f) A copy of the policy of insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required pursuant to NAC 458.173.

     2. An operator may apply for recertification of the program by submitting to the Health Division, within 90 days before the expiration of the initial certification or any previous recertification:

     (a) A completed application for recertification on a form provided by the Health Division;

     (b) Documentation evidencing that the applicant is in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances;

     (c) All names used by the applicant in the operation of the program or practice of business;

     (d) A copy of the manual containing the policies and procedures of the program, including, without limitation, documentation that:

          (1) Describes any changes to the manual which was submitted with the initial application for certification or any previous application for recertification and which were approved by the Health Division; and

          (2) Specifies in writing whether the changes were:

               (I) Made as a result of findings of the Health Division, including, without limitation, findings made before the expiration of the certification and findings made in any notice of revocation of certification by the Health Division;

               (II) Made as a result of findings of an agency or organization, other than an agency or organization owned or operated by the operator; or

               (III) Initiated by the operator;

     (e) A nonrefundable fee in the amount set forth in NAC 458.138; and

     (f) A copy of the policy of insurance evidencing the insurance coverage required pursuant to NAC 458.173.

     3. If the certification of a program expires without recertification in accordance with the requirements set forth in subsection 2 and the operator wishes to certify the program, the operator must apply for initial certification of the program in the manner set forth in subsection 1.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R120-04, eff. 10-5-2004)