Alaska Administrative Code

(a) The commissioner will notify an appellant of a decision to accept or reject the appeal within seven days after the department receives a notice of appeal. The commissioner will reject an appeal if the notice of appeal is untimely or if it does not allege any facts which, if t…

(a) If the department revokes a designation under this chapter and does not notify the person or facility at least 30 days before the effective date of the revocation, then the person or facility may request a hearing on shortened time. (b) A request for a hearing on shortened ti…

The purpose of 7 AAC 72.500 - 7 AAC 72.540 is to (1) establish the rates to be paid for certain mental health services that are provided to persons eligible for financial assistance under AS 47.31.010; (2) identify the types and level of mental health services for which financial…

As the payor of last resort, subject to department approval and the availability of appropriations from the legislature, the department will reimburse a designated facility for a service provided under 7 AAC 72.520(a) or (b) to a person who is eligible for financial assistance un…

(a) Subject to (d) of this section, if the department determines under 7 AAC 72.540 that a person who received evaluation or treatment at a designated facility is eligible for financial assistance, the department will provide reimbursement under 7 AAC 72.510 for the following men…

(a) An application for assistance that is submitted under AS 47.31.015(a) must include (1) a copy of the invoice for the services for which financial assistance is sought; (2) proof of gross monthly household income; this proof includes paycheck stubs, tax records, unemployment c…

(a) The department will review information submitted under 7 AAC 72.530 to verify that the patient meets the eligibility requirements of AS 47.31.010 and that each service for which financial assistance is sought is an eligible service under 7 AAC 72.520(a) or (b). Subject to the…

In this chapter (1) "administrator" means the person with primary responsibility for the administration and operation of a facility subject to this chapter; "administrator" includes that person's designee; (2) "commissioner" means the commissioner of health and social services; (…

(a) It is the policy of the department that a pioneers' home will provide a safe and sanitary environment. Each resident or recipient will be treated with consideration and respect for personal dignity, individuality, and the need for privacy. Each resident will receive a lifesty…

(a) An applicant is eligible for admission to a pioneers' home on a space-available basis if the applicant (1) is a resident of the state under 7 AAC 74.035; (2) subject to AS 47.55.035, has been a resident of the state continuously for at least one year immediately preceding app…

(a) A person is eligible, upon application, for day services and respite services in a pioneers' home, if the person is (1) eligible for admission to a pioneers' home; and (2) on the active waiting list for admission maintained under 7 AAC 74.060(f) (2). (b) A person who is eligi…

(a) The monthly rate for each level of service described in 7 AAC 74.010(c)(1) - (4) is the maximum rate allowed under AS 47.55.030(f). (b) The monthly rate for level V services described in 7 AAC 74.010(c)(5) is $15,000. (c) The daily rate for day services described in 7 AAC 74.…

(a) A resident planning to move out of a pioneers' home must give at least 30 days' written notice of the intent to move. (b) If a resident fails to give at least 30 days' notice, the resident shall pay the appropriate rate for the 30-day period beginning on the date that the res…

(a) Except for an absence allowed under this section, to be considered a state resident under AS 47.55.020(a) and this chapter, a person must be physically present in the state for at least 185 days of each year, with the intent to remain in the state indefinitely and to make a h…

(a) Every resident and recipient shall pay the appropriate monthly or daily rate plus ancillary charges if financially able to do so. Every applicant and resident shall provide income and resource verification to the department upon admission, if there is a change in resources or…

(a) Payment assistance will be provided in an amount that, when added to the applicant's income and resources, other than those described in (c) of this section, is necessary to cover the appropriate monthly or daily rate. Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment ass…

(a) If the department determines that legislative appropriations are sufficient, the department will pay to a resident who does not receive income of at least $200 a month the amount necessary to bring the resident's income up to $200 a month. The resident may accumulate this mon…

(a) An application for admission to a pioneers' home must include (1) the names and addresses of the applicant's adult relatives, and the name and address of any guardian, conservator, holder of a power of attorney, or other responsible party; and (2) a description of any physica…

(a) Except as provided in (b) and (d) of this section, decisions concerning admission, continued residence and participation, and discharge shall be made by the pioneers' home administrator with advice from the interdisciplinary care team for the pioneers' home. (b) Admission to …

(a) Subject to (d) of this section, the following decisions may be appealed to the director within 30 days after the mailing or personal delivery of the decision: (1) a decision made by a pioneers' home administrator in the case of admission, discharge, length of absence, continu…

(a) Upon the death of a resident, the resident's property that is under the department's control will be disposed of in accordance with appropriate court-approved documents. (b) The department is not responsible for funeral, burial, cremation, or similar costs for a resident. Not…

(a) In this chapter, (1) "activities of daily living" has the meaning given in AS 47.33.990; (2) "ancillary charges" means monthly charges for the cost of supplies, medication, equipment, and services beyond those covered by the appropriate rate set in 7 AAC 74.025, furnished to …

(a) The requirements of this chapter apply to the licensure and operation of assisted living homes as follows: (1) an assisted living home licensed on or after April 6, 2002 is subject to all applicable requirements of this chapter; (2) an assisted living home licensed before Apr…

(a) There are two types of assisted living home licenses, as follows: (1) probationary, for homes (A) that have not previously been licensed under AS 47.33 and this chapter; or (B) for which a standard license has been converted to probationary status because of noncompliance wit…

(a) The department will(1) license assisted living homes in accordance with AS 47.33 and this chapter; (2) investigate license applicants, licensees, and homes that are required to be licensed for compliance with AS 47.33 and this chapter; (3) enforce the standards established by…

Notes 7 AAC 75.040 Eff. 7/1/95, Register 134; repealed 4/6/2002, Register 162 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be…

The department may, as time permits, issue a license to an assisted living home that serves one or two adult residents whether or not the residents are related to the owner by blood or marriage, and that is not required by AS 47.33.010 and 47.33.400 to be licensed, but that wishe…

(a) The department will issue a probationary license to operate an assisted living home if the department finds that the application and the home's plan for operation comply with AS 47.33 and this chapter. In determining compliance with AS 47.33 and this chapter, the department w…

(a) The department will issue a standard license to operate an assisted living home if, upon completion of the probationary period, and after inspection or investigation, the department finds that the home is operating in compliance with AS 47.33 and this chapter. (b) In determin…

(a) A person may not begin operation of an assisted living home until that person has obtained a probationary or standard license from the department. A person may not move the location or make a major modification of a licensed assisted living home, or increase the number of res…

Before the department will approve an application under 7 AAC 75.080, the applicant must demonstrate that the home has sufficient financial resources to operate for a minimum of three months without considering resident income. If requested by the department, the home shall allow…

(a) Before a license expires, the department will notify the licensee that the license is due for renewal. (b) The department may inspect an assisted living home at any time before a license expires, to determine compliance with AS 47.33 and this chapter and eligibility for renew…

(a) An application for a license, or renewal of a license, must be accompanied by the appropriate fee, as follows: (1) voluntary license........................................................$ 25 (2) probationary or standard license for homes with capacity to serve three to five…

(a) A license to operate an assisted living home will state (1) whether it is a probationary or standard license; (2) the effective date of the license; (3) the name of the licensee; (4) the location and mailing address of the home to which the license applies; (5) the number of …

(a) If the department denies an application for a license, or a license renewal, the department will deliver to the applicant by hand or certified mail a notice of denial containing a summary of the reasons for denial of the application. (b) If an application is denied, the appli…

Unless modified under 7 AAC 75.080, a license issued under this chapter is limited to the location, individuals, and organizations named in the application and may not be transferred to a different location, individual, or organization. Notes 7 AAC 75.130 Eff. 7/1/95, Register 13…

(a) An applicant for a license and a licensee shall permit representatives of the department to inspect a home when necessary to implement AS 47.33 and this chapter. (b) If an applicant for a license refuses to permit an inspection, the department may seek a judicial order allowi…

(a) An assisted living home shall (1) provide the department with (A) the name, address, telephone number, and, if available, electronic mail address and facsimile transmission number of the individual or entity ultimately responsible for operation of the home or proposed home; a…

An assisted living home is subject to the applicable requirements of AS 47.05.300 - 47.05.390 and 7 AAC 10.900 - 7 AAC 10.990 (barrier crimes and conditions; background checks Notes 7 AAC 75.215 Eff. 9/28/2001, Register 159; am 4/6/2002, Register 162; am 6/24/2004, Register 170; …

(a) An assisted living home shall provide safeguards to ensure that persons entering or living in the home, including employees, volunteers, contractors, and visitors do not abuse, neglect, or exploit a resident of the home. An assisted living home shall (1) develop and implement…

(a) An assisted living home shall have on staff an administrator who is at least 21 years of age and meets the requirements of 7 AAC 75.215, 7 AAC 75.220, and this section. (b) If the administrator does not manage the daily operation of the home, the administrator, or the governi…

(a) An individual may not be hired or retained as a care provider in an assisted living home subject to AS 47.33 and this chapter unless the person meets the requirements of 7 AAC 75.215 and 7 AAC 75.220 and is at least (1) 21 years of age if the individual will serve as a superv…

(a) An assisted living home may not advertise that it is a "nursing home" or that it provides "nursing care," unless it holds a license under AS 18.20.020-18.20.130. (b) A home may advertise that it provides housing, food service, personal assistance, assistance with the activiti…

(a) A home shall ensure that each resident has (1) room furniture that is typical for residents of homes in the community and neighborhood in which the assisted living home is located; the furniture may be provided by the resident; (2) storage space for clothing and personal poss…

(a) An assisted living home shall offer three balanced, nutritious meals and at least one snack daily at consistent times. A home shall ensure that the meals and snacks offered include the recommended number of servings of each food type set out in the United States Department of…

An assisted living home must meet the applicable life and fire safety requirements of 7 AAC 10.1010. Notes 7 AAC 75.270 Eff. 7/1/95, Register 134; am 4/6/2002, Register 162; am 6/24/2004, Register 170; am 6/23/2006, Register 178 Authority:AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030 State regulatio…

An assisted living home must satisfy applicable standards for sanitation and environmental protection, including the applicable standards of 7 AAC 10.1000 - 7 AAC 10.1095. An assisted living home shall allow inspection by the department as required by AS 47.32.100 and 7 AAC 10.96…

(a) If a resident experiences a medical emergency, serious injury, or accident, is involved in assaultive behavior that could injure the resident or another person or that requires police intervention, or is absent without prior notice to the home and could pose a risk of harm to…

(a) An assisted living home must have a written procedure regarding the use of physical restraint. That procedure must be approved by the department under AS 47.33.330. (b) As provided in AS 47.33.330(a)(4), an assisted living home may use physical restraint if a resident's actio…

(a) Preparation of an assisted living plan in accordance with AS 47.33.220, 47.33.230, and this chapter shall include a review of any other existing plan of care that may already be in place for the resident. A plan of care already in place for a resident may substitute for the a…