Nev. Admin. Code § 424.658 - Application for renewal of license: General provisions

1. To renew a license to operate a foster care agency, the person licensed to operate the foster care agency must submit an application as required pursuant to NRS 424.095 to the licensing authority at least 60 days before the expiration of the license.

2. In addition to the information required to be submitted pursuant to NRS 424.107, the application must be accompanied by:

(a) A renewal fee set by the licensing authority as authorized pursuant to NRS 424.094;

(b) A written description of any changes in the foster care agency's tax-exempt status or charitable trust registration, if applicable;

(c) A written description of any changes in the programs and services provided by the foster care agency;

(d) A list which includes the name of the director of the foster care agency and the name and title of each member of the staff of the foster care agency;

(e) A description of any pending investigation of the foster care agency or the person licensed to operate the foster care agency by an entity other than the licensing authority;

(f) A copy of any plan of corrective action prepared by the foster care agency pursuant to NRS 424.096 which is in place at the time of the application for renewal; and

(g) Any other information required by NAC 424.642 and 424.644, if the information has changed since the license was issued or last renewed.

3. After receiving an application for renewal, the licensing authority must review the records of the foster care agency and may conduct an investigation and inspection pursuant to NAC 424.652.

4. Before renewing a license to operate a foster care agency, the licensing authority may, in addition to any other action:

(a) Conduct a random survey of the parents or legal guardians of any children who have received services from the foster care agency;

(b) Review any incident report, report of abuse or neglect, financial and payment record or any other record that indicates the level of performance and quality of programs and services provided by the foster care agency;

(c) Interview any staff, parent or legal guardian, or children or other clients associated with or receiving services from the foster care agency;

(d) Review the operations, staffing and records of any branch office of the foster care agency;

(e) If the licensing authority has requested that the foster care agency conduct a financial audit, review the results of the audit and any documented financial problems of the foster care agency;

(f) Evaluate the number of investigations concerning child abuse or neglect and licensing complaints, if any, involving any foster home with which a foster care agency has entered into a contract; or

(g) Take any combination of the actions listed in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 424.658

Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff. 6-23-2014

NRS 424.093, 424.094