Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-3-23-.08 - Application Process
(1) A
completed application for certification is must be sent by the
provider/applicant to DMH/MR Facilities Certification Office at least sixty
(60) days prior to projected date of service implementation. The application
process must be completed and temporary operating authority granted by the
Commissioner prior to the implementation of any services by the provider. Any
additional documentation must be submitted as required and specified by DMH/MR.
For Methadone Clinic applications, an entity must also submit a Certificate of
Need as approved by the Alabama State Health Planning and Development
Agency.
(2) DMH/MR may accept a
certification/license/accreditation issued by other generally accepted
recognized state or national organizations in lieu of an additional review
through the DMH/MR certification process. However, DMH/MR reserves the right to
apply DMH/MR certification standards to areas it determines are not adequately
addressed in other state or national standards. Further, the DMH/MR reserves
the right to conduct reviews, including onsite visits if appropriate, of
programs that are certified/licensed/accredited by other entities where there
is evidence of significant deficiencies.
(3) The DMH/MR Facilities Certification
Office submits the application to the respective DMH/MR Division(s) for
approval according to the type(s) of services proposed by the
provider.
(4) Applications for MI
Adult Foster Care are forwarded by the Facilities Certification Office to the
respective Community Mental Health Center that contracts with the provider. The
CMHC reviews the application, makes a recommendation, and forwards it to the
DMH/MR Facilities Certification Office. The DMH/MR Facilities Certification
Office submits the application to the MI Division.
(5) The applicable DMH/MR Division(s)
review/approve the application and returns a copy of the approval to the DMH/MR
Facilities Certification Office. An initial Life-Safety and Programmatic review
is conducted, if applicable, by designated DMH/MR representatives. Applications
remain valid for up to six (6) months after receipt by DMH/MR if the service
has not been initiated by the provider or approved by DMH/MR.
(6) For new applicants/providers, the DMH/MR
will conduct criminal background checks on the primary operator and/or
subcontractor of the program as defined in the Alabama Administrative Code,
Section 580-3-23-.06(1)(a)
and Section
580-3-23-.06(1)(b).
(7) Once the provider completes the
application process, and based upon its representations of compliance with
applicable DMH/MR standards, the program is issued a letter of Temporary
Operating Authority by the DMH/MR Commissioner allowing it to operate for a
period up to six (6) months pending the outcome of its initial certification
site visit.
Author: DMH/MR Office of Certification
Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยง 22-50-11.
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