Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-105 - Life Safety and Site Inspection

A. The Department shall schedule the applicant for one or more of the following:

1. A site inspection after receiving a complete initial application,

2. A site inspection after receiving an amendment request for a facility that has moved to a new location or remodeled a current location,

3. A site inspection prior to the renewal date on the license, and

4. Additional inspections as necessary.

B. During the site inspection, the Department shall:

1. Verify that the premises meets the requirements of this Chapter; and

2. Provide written documentation to the applicant or Agency detailing any deficiencies.

C. At the site inspection, the Department shall assess the Agency and each facility, and may also:

1. Interview management and staff,

2. Interview additional adults residing at a facility,

3. Interview children in care,

4. Observe meetings, if scheduled,

5. Review a random sample of client and staff files, and

6. Conduct site inspections to all Agency branch offices and facilities.

D. At any time, the Department may conduct an announced or unannounced inspection of the Agency or facility to monitor compliance.

E. The Department shall give the applicant or Agency 30 days from the date of the inspection, to correct any deficiencies on a site inspection or Life Safety Inspection unless otherwise communicated by the Department through a corrective action. If the applicant or Agency does not correct the deficiency within the prescribed time frame, the Department may deny the application, subject to the applicant's or Agency's ability to reapply under this Article.

F. The Department shall complete a Life Safety Inspection on applicants for licensure of residential group care facility to verify compliance with A.A.C. Title 21, Chapter 8, Article 1.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-105

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231, effective 11/6/2023.