R432-2-6. Requirements for a Branch Location

  (1) A "Branch Location" is a licensed Home Health, Personal Care or Hospice agency location which:

  (a) is administered by a parent agency within the scope of the parent agency's current license;

  (b) is located no further than 150 miles from the licensed parent agency or within a designated geographical service area as determined by the Department; and

  (c) is approved by the Department as a branch location under the parent agency's license.

  (2) An applicant for a branch location license shall submit a narrative of the program for Department review. The narrative shall include the following:

  (a) street address of the parent and branch;

  (b) license category of the parent agency;

  (c) service(s) to be provided at the branch location, which must be a service authorized under the parent agency license; and

  (d) ancillary administrative and support services to be provided at the branch location.

  (3) Upon receipt of the branch location program narrative, the Department shall make a determination of the applicable licensing requirements including the need for licensing the service. The Department shall verify at least the following items:

  (a) the service provided at the remote site falls within the scope of the parent agency license; and

  (b) all necessary administrative and support services are available, on a continuous basis during the hours of operation, to insure the health, safety, and welfare of the clients.

  (4) If a location qualifies as a branch location the Department shall issue a separate license identifying the agency as a "Branch Location" of the licensed parent agency. This license shall be subject to all requirements set forth in R432-2 of the Health Facility Rules.